Sash
Banda (Guatemalan Textile)
| Native Name | Banda (Guatemalan Textile) |
|---|---|
| Object Number: | 79-5-8 |
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | Guatemalan |
| Provenience: | Guatemala |
| Culture Area: | Central American |
| Section: | American |
| Materials: | Cotton |
| Length: | 195.8 cm |
| Width: | 12.3 cm |
| Credit Line: | Museum Purchase, 1979 |
Description
Sash. Red cotton with narrow horizontal bands of black and purple. Ends are crocheted and tasseled.
As per Sigrid Meier, "Warp: 48 epi, two singles, Z twist, red, purple and black cotton. Weft: 24 ppi, two singles, Z twist, red cotton. Warp predominantly plain weave. Woven on a backstrap loom."
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