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Large painted ceramic pot decorated with birds and floral motifs. The pot stands on three curved hand-moulded feet and has similar handles. The pot curves out from the base and has a thinner neck and an upturned lip at the mouth.
Large painted ceramic pot decorated with birds and floral motifs. The pot stands on three curved hand-moulded feet and has similar handles. The pot curves out from the base and has a thinner neck and an upturned lip at the mouth.
Huipil composed of four rectangular panels with seams down centre of both front and back, and both sides. Most of the garment features bright purple stripes and grey stripes, separated by thin stripes of black and white patterns. Underneath, a thick band of grey with thin purple lines separates the top from the bottom beige section. The neck and arm holes are lined by bright blue velvet. Extending down from each shoulder, front and back, are large embroidered flowers and leaves. The fabric is pleated once on each side, front and back.
Short button-up blouse made of a sheer off-white fabric. Six plastic(?) pearl-like buttons secure the front of the blouse. The hem, cuffs, sleeves, neckline are embroidered with small flowers in off-white floss, and cut-outs within every loop. The back of the blouse is embroidered with an ornate floral design, which extends down to the lower back, in off-white floss.
White blouse with colourful embroidery. The white fabric is machine-made, and the collar has been sewn open. Embroidered llamas and birds in two rows around cuffs and four rows around the head hole.
Huipil made from three rectangular pieces of fabric which are joined with purple looped stitching. The sides are sewn, with openings for the arms, and an opening for the head. The chest piece is embroidered with purple flower designs, and the body is embroidered with repeating zigzags and other geometric designs in sky blue and purple.
Dress made from loom square. Composed of two long rectangular panels of fabric, which are stitched together along the shoulders, leaving the sides open. Sleeves are attached on either side, with the fabric folded on the top edge, open on the bottom edge and finished at the cuff. Multi-coloured hand stitched embroidery on the chest, shoulder, across the top of the back and around the cuffs. The embroidery features repeated designs of birds, lobsters, winged and double-headed creatures, and small designs surrounding cut-outs in the fabric. There is a single embroidered bird on each arm, and a diamond near the bottom hem on the back. At the neck, the fabric is cut open, creating two collars, which are embroidered and sewn open with red thread. Two tags are attached to the garment with inventory numbers; one says "Traje Hombre Tatuado".
White cotton weaving with thin multi-coloured stripes running down the length. Four white panels, divided lengthwise by three stripes with varying colours and widths. The fabric is divided again across the width by subtle green lines, two sections of three lines, and three sections of two lines in between. The textile is edged with solid green, and solid red stripes, and has short fringe on either end.
Highly detailed drawing in black ink, on natural amate paper. Horizontal orientation on rectangular paper. The imagery depicts the migration of workers to the USA. The image covers almost the entire paper except for the outer border. Artist inscription below at left.
Highly detailed drawing in black ink, on natural amate paper. Vertical orientation on rectangular paper. The imagery depicts maize agriculture and tortilla production. The image covers almost the entire paper except for a thin border. Artist inscription below.