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SashSa172

Woven belt with multi-coloured varied geometric designs arranged in alternating rectangles and squares, separated by black and white stripes, and on background of black and white yarns. Braided red, white, and black ends, one twice the length of the other.

Culture
Cakchiquel
Material
metal, acrylic fibre, cotton fibre, fibre and dye
Made in
San Antonio De Aguas Calientes, Sacatepequez, Guatemala
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BeltSa176

Stiff cotton belt with warp threads braided at each end. Weft yarns have been stiffened, creating ribs. Background is red with thin green stripe along each lengthwise edge. Multicoloured single-faced brocade pattern is of geometric designs and one human form, one green quetzal bird, and smaller yellow bird.

Culture
Cakchiquel
Material
cotton fibre and dye
Made in
San Antonio De Aguas Calientes, Sacatepequez, Guatemala
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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TextileSa177

Long, rectangular textile with selvedge edges and machine sewn central seam. The cotton fabric is detailed with horizontal stripes in red, green, blue, pink, yellow, orange and purple all of varying width. At one end, warp has separated, leaving gaps with red weft thread showing. There is a piece of yellow paper sewn on read that reads: ‘San Antonio’.

Culture
Cakchiquel
Material
cotton fibre and dye
Made in
San Antonio De Aguas Calientes, Sacatepequez, Guatemala
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BeltSa164

A blue cotton belt with braided warp yarns at each end. Loops of pink, yellow and white cotton yarn are attached to braided warp yarns. Embroidered designs include red and dark pink flowers, green leaves and pairs of white birds. White stripe along each edge.

Culture
Quiche
Material
cotton fibre and dye
Made in
Santa Maria De Jesus, Sacatepequez, Guatemala
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BlouseE2

Blouse or huipil consisting of two rectangular, cotton, woven pieces hand sewn together using an overcast stitch of red thread. The panels are decorated in bands of chevron, zigzag, triangular and lozenge patterns with a central floral motif. The designs are in purple, pink, green, yellow, blue, orange, white and black on a red ground. The bottom has a thick red border. The sides of the huipil are sewn with the exception of arm holes and the middle has a vertical slit opening. All of the openings are edged with a piece of purple silk fabric.

Culture
Maya
Material
cotton fibre, dye and silk fibre
Made in
San Antonio De Aguas Calientes, Sacatepequez, Guatemala
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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LoomE324 b-d

Parts (b-d) of a loom. Part b: brown leather, rectangular shaped backstrap, decorated with a stamped pattern consisting of two rectangles edged with repeated lines of triangles with three flower-like images in the middle. In the centre is a circle with a landscape motif inside. Both edges are looped and have braided fibre twine attached. Part c: twisted fibre robe in blue, purple and white with tufts on either ends. One end breaks into two strands with loops on each. Part c: carved wood pick consisting of a green bird with a red stomach and long tail feathers at the top; the end tapers into a point.

Culture
Maya
Material
sisal fibre, leather skin, cotton fibre, wood and paint
Made in
San Antonio De Aguas Calientes, Sacatepequez, Guatemala
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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TextileE325

Textile featuring an embroidered chevron and flower design in red, blue, green, yellow, orange, black, white and purple on a burgundy background.

Culture
Maya
Material
cotton fibre and dye
Made in
San Antonio De Aguas Calientes, Sacatepequez, Guatemala
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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