Sling (servilleta)

1950

Material: hand-spun cotton and cotton embroidery threadTechnique: \Warp-faced woven and embroidered.This servilleta is used as a tablecloth. December 1950, it was purchased from pilgrims who had bought it at the an annual market in Juquila. This serviette is warp-faced and woven with weft-loop-weave. (also called confite-weave). The weft-loop weave process uses stripes (horizontal, with the weft). A number of stripes are raised (creating loops; bouclé) and these then form the motifs. On this servile there are stylized floral motifs and zigzag-like lines. The background is white and the embroidery pink. The white knotted fringe is sewn to it.\Nowhere is a servilleta with red design through looped weave brocading ('confite'). The fairly large loops produce a raised effect. Knotted fringe sewn to 4 sides. Reverse side smooth; 'shadow' pattern visible on account of red confite yarn.\nBrought to fair in Juquila and sold to pilgrims. Used on tables, by Amusgos and the Negros of the Costa Chica.