Shawl
Peraje
| Native Name | Perraje |
|---|---|
| Object Number: | 86-49-7 |
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | Guatemalan |
| Provenience: | Guatemala Santiago Atitlan Department of Solola |
| Culture Area: | Central American |
| Date Made: | Early 20Th Century |
| Early Date: | 1900 |
| Late Date: | 1925 |
| Section: | American |
| Materials: | Cotton |
| Length: | 130 cm |
| Width: | 42 cm |
| Credit Line: | Gift of Mrs. John W. McPherson, 1986 |
Description
Sash. Red, purple, indigo and white cotton. Fringe at one end. Selvage at other end.
As per Sigrid Meier, "Warp: 58 single z-twist, 2 strands, purple two ply. Weft: 26 single, z-twist, two strands, red. Warp faced, backstrap loom."
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