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Woman’s Hair Band from Palin with Natural Dyes
$2575

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One paneled hair band, woven on a foot loom, a special ribbon loom. This piece is woven just using the red as main color. It has a thin blue indigo contour on both sides. When women put the hair band on top of their head, it takes the form of a twisted snake. All the colors are natural dyes. The piece has been set on a cotton ring for display purposes. Please notice that the price includes FREE USPS Shipping

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Age: Approximately woven in the 1970’s.
Ethnic Group: Pokomam
Origin: Palin, Escuintla
Materials: cotton, cochineal and indigo dyes.
Use: woman’s hair band
Technique: woven on a ribbon loom
Size: Approximately 144” x 1”
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