







Carapan, Mexican Folk Art Gallery.
Ravishing Mexican Indigenous Textile Brocade Blue & White Cotton & Wool
ABOUT THIS BACK STRAP LOOMED INDIGENOUS TEXTILE
This piece of brocade wool & cotton is a Jewel of Mexican Indigenous Textile Art! It was all hand crafted using the pre columbian back strap loom technique by Purépecha indigenous people from Angahuan, Michoacan.
The amount of detail is breath taking and it is so well done that both sides of the fabric are gorgeous!
An authentic Haute Couture ethnic piece of art! made by Purépecha indigenous people from Michoacán, México.
The piece can be used not only as a garment but also as a home decor accent such as a table runner or bedspread.
Making a textile like this takes years of knowledge and weeks of dedication. With your shopping you support the work of indigenous families, with whom we work directly on a fair trade basis.
TECHNICAL DATA
SIZE | 88.18 In x 26.77 In / 224Cm x 68Cm |
APROX. WEIGHT | Oz / Gr. |
MADE OF | Cotton & Wool. |
REGION | Angahuan, Michoacan, Mexico |
ETHNIC GROUP | Purépecha. |
TECHNIQUE | Backstrap Loomed, hand knotted feathered fringe. |
COMMENTS | Making this piece took 2 months of work. |
CARE | Dry Clean |
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