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Saltillo1
rug
Textile

rug

1900-1933

Hand woven rug in two pieces sewn together, with machine embroidered border. The design is of stripes of green, orange and red on a red background. Broader stripes have geometric or zig zag pattern ...

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braid
Textile

braid

before 1975

Hand woven braid or belt in green, red, orange, brown and purple on a cream background, with tassels at one end. The geometric design includes zig zag repeat motifs including diamonds and stylised bi...

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blanket
Textile

blanket

before 1975

Hand woven striped textile predominantly in red, with black borders and white patterning, with tassels. It is believed to be one of the pieces brought back to the University of Leeds from South Ameri...

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blanket
Textile

blanket

before 1975

Hand woven textile of maroon with broad red stripes, with white and green zig zag patterns. It is edged with a wide blue cotton border with machine embroidered patterns of flowers and two words, 'Ana...

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Sarape (poncho)
Textile

Sarape (poncho)

before 1933

A tapestry woven rug or 'sarape' made to be worn, predominantly by men. It is made from two smaller sections, with a symetrical geometric design in red, blue, white and maroon or purple. The border ...

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