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Frazada, Blanket
Frazada, Blanket
Frazada, Blanket

Frazada, Blanket

Artist
Dateca. 1845
MediumWool (animal fiber)
Dimensions82 1/2 x 51 in. (209.6 x 129.5 cm)
ClassificationsTextile, Fiber Arts, & Beadwork
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, museum purchase, 1983 General Obligation Bonds
Terms
    Object numberPC1984.25.1
    DescriptionRio Grande weaving, with central diamond with flanking stripes with tapestry-woven design elements - hourglasses, parallelograms, serrate diamonds, executed solely in indigo and dark brown.
    The designs in this frazada are executed in indigo blue and natural brown only. No natural beige or other vegetal dyes are used, creating a dark but dynamic pattern.
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