Corte
Front
Name/Title
CorteEntry/Object ID
2021.3.38Description
Corte (wraparound skirt) sewn together from two pieces of indigo dyed fabric. Multicolor stripes woven along seams on both sides, creating a cross where two seams meet.Use
Woman's garment for everyday useCollection
Nancy Romero Mesoamerican Dress CollectionCategory
Clothing
Acquisition
Accession
2021.3Source or Donor
Nancy RomeroAcquisition Method
GiftClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
Corte (Wraparound skirt)Clothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Material
Likely CottonColor
Blue, Multicolor, IndigoNotes
Woven on treadle loomMade/Created
Place
City
SumapangoState/Province
SacatepéquezCountry
GuatemalaContinent
North AmericaEthnography
Cultural Region
City
SumapangoState/Province
SacatepéquezCountry
GuatemalaContinent
North AmericaCulture/Tribe
Kaqchikel [Linguistic Community]