Embroidered coverlet (Colcha) 1786

This 1786 embroidered coverlet, or "colcha," was created by Doña Rosa Solís y Menéndez, a skilled embroiderer from the Yucatán region of Mexico. The coverlet showcases a vibrant palette of colors, including red, blue, yellow, and green, and depicts a stylized floral pattern with a pair of figures in the center. The inscription at the top, "Fabrica de Doña Rosa Solís y Menéndez en Mérida de Yucatán," identifies the maker and place of origin. This coverlet exemplifies the exquisite needlework traditions of 18th-century Mexico.