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Photograph by IARC staff. Copyright 1992 School of American Research.

Kilt

Photograph by IARC staff. Copyright 1992 School of American Research.

Kilt

Date: 1992
Artist or Maker: Isabel Gonzales
Dimensions:
Textile, woven portion: 76 × 146 cm (29 15/16 × 57 1/2 in.)
“Textile, including tassels”: 167.6 cm (66 in.)
Medium: cotton | wool
Credit Line: Commissioned from the artist by the Indian Arts Resarch Center. Funds provided by the US West Foundation.
Object Number: SAR.1992-7-2
Not on view
DescriptionEmbroidered kilt of commercial white cotton cloth with wool yarns. The kilt is embroidered along the bottom and sides in black, green, red, and yellow yarns employing a traditional design. Triangle and hook designs, cloud and rain motifs, and geometric designs compose the embroidery. A black brade of yarn is sewn to the lower edge. Black tassels are at the lower corners.
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