aksu

NameOverskirt, Woman's

CultureQuechua

Datec. 1960

Place madeMacha Region, Potosi, Bolivia, South America

Mediumalpaca

DimensionsOverall: 51 3/16 x 37 in. (130 x 94 cm)

Credit LineGift of Robert Holzapfel

Object numberA.2002.43.1

Collections

Selections from the Museum's Textile Collection

DescriptionStriped - black and dark brown background with narrow stripes of orange, red, beige, white, and gold. One pattern band on each end with zigzags. Red and black binding attached to three sides, multi-colored embroidery on fourth side. Two pieces sewn together.