Cloth

1945

When used to wrap food, the right side is turned inward. When spread out to display tortillas or other merchandise, the right side is turned up. Some servilletas are used for the home altar, some are used for ceremonies. For the latter occasion, it is folded in the left hand under a gourd bottle containing atoll (a corn beverage).\If the serviette is used, it is folded in the right hand: \tL: 64 cm (without fringe)\tW: 65 cm \tWithout fringe,\tWithout fringe,\tWithout fringe,\tWith fringe,\tWith fringe,\tWith fringe,\tWith fringe,\tWith fringe,\tWith fringe. Decoration consists of animal and anthropomorphic motifs in purple cotton yarn, on a background of purple weft. Purple warp stripes along edges; Warp threads left hanging loose in fringe. Some stains visible.\*Provenience: San Mateo del Mar, Oax.