Chaqueta

NameJacket

Artist Artist Not Recorded

DateEarly 20th century

Place madeCalamarka, La Paz, Bolivia, South America

MediumCotton, sequins

Dimensions16 9/16 × 18 1/2 in. (42 × 47 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Laurie Adelson and Bruce Takami, A.2010.26.23

Object numberA.2010.26.23

DescriptionCollarless jacket with machine embroidery in geometric multicolored patterns with insect, bird and fish patterns. Four pleats rise from the cuff that are also sewn in geometric patterns. Two false pockets at front. Body with a natural colored cotton lining.