Nahua Blouse Components

Textile

International Museum of Art & Science

03.02.2025

Name/Title

Nahua Blouse Components

Entry/Object ID

2024.02.002

Description

This hand-woven embroidered textile panel represents components of a traditional blouse, crafted using the distinctive embroidery techniques of Huelacapixtla. The intricate patterns feature stylized animals, possibly birds and roosters, arranged symmetrically. The use of deep blue thread on a (discolored) white fabric base highlights the contrast and precision of the design. This panel, likely intended for the upper chest and sleeves of a blouse, reflect the artistic heritage of the artisans from Huelacapixtla.

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1975

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Country

Mexico

Continent

North America

Location

Puebla, Mexico

Township

Huelacapixtla

Culture/Tribe

Nahua, Mexican