Women's Huichol costume top of white cotton with embroidery

Unknown artist

A quechquemitl with embroidery parallel to the bottom flared into points. \On the chest is a large eight-pointed star embroidered. There are also loose motifs such as a bird, female figure and geometric ornament.\nThe quechquemitl is part of a women's costume, originating from the Huichol Indians, Nayarit.\nThe white cotton is unbleached and machine made. The embroidery is done in cross stitch with thin wool. Glossy cotton has been used in a few places.