Saltillo Serape
Manufacturer / Maker
unidentified
Datec. 1840
MediumWool (animal hair); indigo dye; dyes
DimensionsOverall: 73 x 37 in. (185.4 x 94 cm)
ClassificationsTextile, Fiber Arts, & Beadwork
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of John B. Colligan
Object numberPC1997.42.1
DescriptionSaltillo serape / sarape, Tlaxcalan from the region of Saltillo, Mexico, wool, owned by the Armijo family, gift of John B. Colligan. Fringed, wool warp and weft, indigo and natural wool. Ambrosio Armijo brought this weaving to Albuquerque from Mexico via the Chihuahua Trail. The circular central motif is commonplace in Saltillo weaving, and is derived from Chinese textile designs imported to Mexico in the Manila Trade.
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1865-1875
