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Woman's aksu (apron)
Bolivian (Potolo)
early 20th century
Object Place: Potolo, Bolivia
Medium/Technique
Wool
Dimensions
127.5 x 81 cm (50 3/16 x 31 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Textile Income Purchase Fund
Accession Number1979.126
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionWoman's aksu (apron). Red, green, orange, black or dark brown wool yarns. Stripes of warp-pattern weaving (bird motifs) alternating with solid-color stripes; solid dark brown or black center. Two loom widths sewn together. Top panel folds back over plain center when worn. Condition: worn edges, some discoloration.