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Sleeve

c. 1875–1900
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Philippines

Medium
Plain weave piña: needle lace (drawnwork) and embroidery
Measurements
Overall: 48.3 x 102.9 cm (19 x 40 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Marian A. Parsons 1955.418
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Piña comes from pineapple plants, which the Spanish brought to the Philippines from South America.

Description

This unsewn sleeve panel is made of fine piña fiber in plain weave. The lower edge is finished with a wide hand-embroidered cotton border featuring scalloped edging and repeating floral and geometric motifs. Vertical embroidered elements are arranged in regular intervals above the border.
A horizontally long, translucent off-white cloth is embroidered with delicate white patterns. Seven identical vertical motifs repeat across the gauzy fabric, each featuring a floral basket suspended from a ring by a twisted cord. These raised white thread designs create a rhythmic sequence against the thin weave. The lower edge is defined by a continuous scalloped border of dense needlework, which anchors the symmetrical composition of this elegant textile.

Sleeve

c. 1875–1900

Philippines

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