tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23991882.post4764454626529911330..comments2024-03-28T17:33:05.722-04:00Comments on Judy's Journal: the huipil in MexcioJudy Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00619951031502775381noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23991882.post-38546974642523953912016-02-26T16:25:02.161-05:002016-02-26T16:25:02.161-05:00The tradition of these rectangular back-strap wove...The tradition of these rectangular back-strap woven pieces of cloth made into simple garments can be found in Guatemala as well. A lot of designs that look like embroidery are actually floating threads incorporated into the weaving as it goes along. Wonderful, and with so little equipment. Liesbeth Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14590896840337229924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23991882.post-22783738812513202042016-02-22T08:03:26.827-05:002016-02-22T08:03:26.827-05:00Yes, Margaret. At the museum in Toronto, a self p...Yes, Margaret. At the museum in Toronto, a self portrait of Friday wearing a rebozo was featured, along with several examples of rebozos. So beautiful. The knotted and knitted fringes on those shawls is an art form in itself.<br /><br />Also the antique serape - men's cloaks - were included in the museum exhibition and I photographed them as well. Made in the mid 1800's. Gorgeous.<br /><br />Mexico has a wealth of textile traditions.<br /><br />Thanks very much for your interest and comment. xJudy Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00619951031502775381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23991882.post-19227791979907753772016-02-22T07:19:39.323-05:002016-02-22T07:19:39.323-05:00To complement the huipul ... the rebozo and its in...To complement the huipul ... the rebozo and its influence on contemporary fashion was the subject of an exhibition at London's fashion and textile museum a couple of years ago -<br />http://www.ftmlondon.org/ftm-exhibitions/made-in-mexico-the-rebozo-in-art-culture-fashion/<br /><br />Frida Khalo is associated with the popularity of the classic shawl, too. That exhibition is travelling in Mexico at the moment.Margaret Cooterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08529035740804527176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23991882.post-13077307520237471902016-02-22T07:05:16.689-05:002016-02-22T07:05:16.689-05:00grazie per questo post molto interessante sulle te...grazie per questo post molto interessante sulle tessiture e le camicette<br />silvanaSilvanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06155138311830933890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23991882.post-55195917337933031222016-02-22T06:30:39.158-05:002016-02-22T06:30:39.158-05:00I own a number of them, all bought in Mexico, from...I own a number of them, all bought in Mexico, from several different regions. The decorations on some are all hand embroidered with straight stitch done in such a way that most of the thread shows on the front of the fabric. Several others are designed with motifs woven into the fabric as it is constructed. some are hip length others knee or a little longer. All go fabulously with a shirt and skit or pants beneath. I never travel without one particular one - highly versatile from pool coverup to dressing gown or out to dinner over black pants and shirt. If you google there are heaps of images, and some wonderful YouTube videos including one that explains the meanings of motifs.Alison Schwabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07929118812159014248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23991882.post-62809829624651076992016-02-21T21:04:50.031-05:002016-02-21T21:04:50.031-05:00I have one from a friend that requires some stitch...I have one from a friend that requires some stitching to put it back together, and I cut an old stained one up for that same friend whose mother it had belonged to and put it together as the bib and shoulders of a new garment for that friend. These are SO beautiful!Ms.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09479767121319709878noreply@blogger.com