Explore the CollectionCostume Component

Measurements
23cm x 80cm
Place of Origin
Ecuador
Historical Period/Date
20th Century (1970-1999 Late)/1982
Registration Number
2017-017
Donated/Purchased
Donated
Techniques
Buttonhole Stitch,Chain Stitch,Herringbone Stitch,Stem Stitch,Surface Stitchery,
Objects
Costume Components - Women,Dresses,

Physical Description

White cotton yoke with short puff sleeves densely worked in magenta, orange and blue synthetic thread. Could be attached to a woman's dress. There is collar shaped multicoloured embroidery around the neck and the sleeves and yoke are worked in blue embroidery of the same design which is of repeat organic motifs. Stitches include herringbone, chain, buttonhole and stem stitch.

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