Nahua Quexquemitl
03.02.2025
Name/Title
Nahua QuexquemitlEntry/Object ID
2024.02.007Description
This quexquemitl garment is distinguished by its use of multiple gauze weave techniques—an exceptionally delicate and complex process. The openwork structure allows for intricate patterns and texture, while maintaining a light, breathable quality. The weaving is done on a backstrap loom, a pre-Columbian tool still used widely in Indigenous Mesoamerican communities. This method requires the weaver to use her body to control tension, allowing for great precision and personal expression. Creating a piece of this complexity can take three to four months, reflecting a high level of technical mastery and dedication.Made/Created
Date made
circa 1975Ethnography
Cultural Region
Township
HuelacapixtlaCountry
MexicoContinent
North AmericaLocation
Puebla, MexicoCulture/Tribe
Nahua