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Ruth Davis Design Gallery: Ancient Looms, Modern Threads

Contemporary Handwoven Garments from Oaxaca, Mexico

Event Details

Date
Thursday, August 4, 2016
Time
12-4 p.m.
Description
This exhibition of handwoven garments from the Mexican state of Oaxaca explains the evolution
of a traditional woman’s garment called a huipil (pronounced wee-PEAL). Masters of Science Candidate Carolyn Jenkinson traces the history of this ancient garment from its traditional function and aesthetic to its contemporary form.
Cost
Free

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