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Conjunto de mujer de Jamiltepec

Woman's attire from Jamiltepec, Oaxaca

Group: Mixteca
Photography: Larry White

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Huipil, 2017
Elaborated by: Unknown
Origin: Oaxaca, 2017.
Elaboration: Handwoven huipil of three pieces with white cotton thread and intermittent rows of designs in blue thread, joined by hand with blue satin ribbon. The neck and shoulder area is embroidered in geometric designs by hand in a variety of different colors, most likely with synthetic yarns.

Skirt, 2017
Elaborated by: Unknown
Origin: Oaxaca, 2017.
Elaboration: Handwoven wrap skirt in two pieces of white and brocade at the edges in a variety of different colors and designs.

Apron, 2017
Elaborated by: Unknown
Origin: Oaxaca, 2017.
Elaboration: Machine stitched apron of industrial rough cotton.

Belt, 2017
Elaborated by: Unknown
Origin: Oaxaca, 2017.
Elaboration: Handwoven on a backstrap loom.

Malacates, 2017
Elaborated by: Unknown
Origin: Oaxaca, 2017.
Elaboration: Small wooden spindles, painted yellow with stripes of different colors.

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