Wall Hanging of black and white cotton in horizontal bands with figures, birds and plant motifs; hand-embroidered; reversible from negative/positive use of space. From Mexico or Guatemala.
Coverlet of natural wool crepe with embroidery in red, green, and ochre yarn of geometric floral vine patterns including motifs of birds, plants, and trees; embroidered band trims the large rectangular textile with three plant designs at each end; three sections of loomed textiles are sewn together to create the large piece. The designs of this traditional Otomi textile may have been inspired by cave drawings. Typical motifs of Otomi Indians are armadillos, roosters, squirrels, and deer.
Sarape of hand-woven natural wool with varying colorful stripes in an ombre-like effect in colors of red, yellow, sage, lavender, black, orange, and pink; center geometric diamond with stripes and bands of motifs; ends have half inch fringe; the sarape is worn by men like a shawl.
