Wedding blouse (huipil) c. 20th century
mariasanchezdelacruz
minneapolisinstituteofart
textile, cotton
decorative
textile
collage layering style
fashion and textile design
hand-embroidered
repetition of pattern
pattern repetition
cotton
textile design
imprinted textile
layered pattern
decorative art
"Wedding blouse (huipil)" is a traditional garment from Mexico, created by Maria Sanchez de la Cruz in the 20th century and now housed in the Minneapolis Institute of Art. The white cotton blouse is adorned with colorful embroidery and a striking layer of white feathers at the bottom. These elements reflect the rich textile traditions of Mexico and highlight the craftsmanship of the artist. The huipil is a significant symbol of cultural heritage and showcases the beauty of traditional Mexican embroidery techniques.
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While the art of individual self-decoration has become more and more prevalent in contemporary garments, Maria Sanchez de la Cruz's huipil epitomizes the collective aesthetic of the traditional Zinacantán village. Huipiles from Zinacantán are distinctive, characterized by the weavers' use of delicate, bright red and pink bands of geometric motifs contrasted with pure white fabric. The addition of feathers to this huipil further solidifies its ties to tradition, as feathers are a common design element of a local bride's wedding blouse. Zinacantán weavers are unique in that they alone continue to practice the ancient Mayan art of feather weaving. Using a technique passed down through countless generations, a bride begins working on her feathered huipil as soon as she is engaged. She is faithfully supervised by her future mother-in-law; the bride's ability to produce beautiful garments will either reflect well or poorly on the groom.
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