DepartmentTextiles-Latin America

Paño

NameWoman's shawl

Artist Artist unrecorded

Datec. 1975

Place madeJauja, Junin, Peru, South America

MediumSilk, embroidery thread

Dimensions27 3/8 × 27 3/8 in. (69.5 × 69.5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of international Folk Art, International Folk Art Foundation Collection, FA.1980.40.2X

Object numberFA.1980.40.2X

Collections

Andean Folk Art

DescriptionOne side is green, one gold. Multicolored embroidery depicting one large red and orange flower flanked by two pink flowers, sprays of yellow flowers above and a ribbon around their joined stems below. Over the flowers, the initials B.G.R. The edges are edged with small flowers and projecting scallops. The complete costume includes: FA.1980.40.1-3 Festival wear. Con't.