Woman's Cofradía blouse (Huipil) by Maya

Woman's Cofradía blouse (Huipil) c. 1920

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fibre-art, weaving, textile, cotton

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pattern heavy

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natural stone pattern

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fibre-art

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weaving

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textile

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fashion and textile design

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hand-embroidered

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fabric design

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repetition of pattern

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pattern repetition

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cotton

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textile design

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imprinted textile

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layered pattern

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indigenous-americas

Dimensions: 35 x 62 in. (88.9 x 157.48 cm) (including sleeves)

Copyright: Public Domain

This Woman's Cofradía blouse, or Huipil, by an unknown Maya artist, is at the Minneapolis Institute of Art and made of woven cotton. You know, there's something so direct about textiles, the way the process is right there on the surface. Here, we see these strong vertical stripes of red alternating with bands of off-white cotton. You can see the texture of the weave, feel the artist's hand in the making. Near the center are smaller embellishments and a variety of color. Look how the red bleeds and fades, creating this depth that is both about process and the material reality of the dye. This piece reminds me of Agnes Martin’s paintings with their subtle grids and variations in tone; it’s a completely different visual language, but both artists are working with such simple means to achieve something so resonant. It invites us to slow down, to really see the world around us, and to appreciate the beauty in the everyday. Art isn't just about answers; it's about asking questions.

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