Man's woven belt

Man's woven belt, huayame - Photograph ©Yvonne Negrín

This belt was woven on the back strap loom using hand spun wool and the dark blue color was achieved using dye made from plants native to the Western Sierra Madre. The motif is of one male and one female deer (maxa) and the peyote (hikuri).

Year Created
1960
Object Medium
Materials & Techniques
Hand spun wool with plant dyes woven on the back strap loom.
Dimensions
Width
0.09m.
Height
1.50m.