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Pink & Green Striped Shawl
This shawl or "perraje" is from the 19th century, judging by the color. It would have been woven by women on a backstrap loom. Backstrap looms have been traditionally used in Mayan culture from 600-800 AD, and are still used today. Shawls such as this one would be worn by a woman and used as a garment, but also wrapped to hold groceries or children.
Circa: 20th c
Origin: Guatemala
Material: Silk
Condition: Excellent
Dimensions: 62" x 24"
Inventory number: TX4943