Huichol Man's Ensemble

Huichol man's ensemble. a.) Unbleached calico rectangular open-sided shirt; red bounded v-neckline; attached open-underarm sleeves with red bounded and cross-stitch embroidered cuffs; decorated in red, blue, orange,green, and magenta embroidered animal, bird, flower, and geometrical motifs. b.) Unbleached calico wide and straight-cut pants; decorated with red, blue, orange, green, and magenta embroidered animal, bird, flower, and geometrical motifs. c.) Unbleached calico square with 2 attached red flannel navy bounded strips; decorated with red, blue,orange, green, and magenta embroidered animal, bird, flower, and geometrical motifs. d.) 9 unbleached calico squares stitched together at the top corners and tied with red cotton yarn; decorated with red and blue embroidery in geometrical motifs and red/blue yarn pompoms tassels. e.) Unbleached calico square shape, open top, 2 piece tied white/blue woven shoulder strap; decorated with red geometrical embroidered motifs and red/green cotton yarn pompom tassels.

HCT.1988.318.181a-e

1900-1985

Cotton