The following item belongs to the range of “Antique and Rare Items of the Casa de Artes’ Treasures Series”.
One panel man’s shirt collar woven on a back strap loom. The piece is cut out on both ends and has a red hand embroidery. All the designs are woven in. Geometrical patterns: Lines, comb, x cross, rhombus and zigzag.
Age: Approximately woven in the 1940’s
Ethnic Group: Mam
Origin: Todos Santos, Huehuetenango
Materials: cotton and wool
Use: Man’s Shirt Collar
Technique: Woven on a back strap loom
Size: Approximately 25.5” x 10”