Saltillo serape
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Saltillo serape

TitleSaltillo serape
Dateca. 1880 19th century
MediumMedium: two-ply machine spun undyed cotton (warp); handspun undyed wool (brown and white), handspun indigo-dyed wool, handspun synthetic-dyed wool (weft) Technique: weft-faced dovetail tapestry weave
Classificationwoven textiles
OriginMexico Mexico
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
Credit lineGift of Paul and Elissa Cahn
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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