Woman's embroidered hat

NameHat

CultureQuechua Language Group

Date2005

Place madeRaqchi, Cuzco, Peru, South America

MediumStraw, wool, cotton

DimensionsOverall: 2 3/8 x 16 1/8 x 16 1/8 in. (6 x 41 x 41 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, FA.2010.14.10

Object numberFA.2010.14.10

Collections

Andean Folk Art

DescriptionFlat black hat with embroidery along four quadrants over a straw stiffening base. White embroidered lines define quadrants which have scroll and balloon-like forms in red, yellow, green and pink projecting from each. Multicolored (pink, gold, purple, green) woven ties hang from bottom of hat.