The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of October 14, 2026

A vertically long scarf features symmetrical stripes in muted pink, cream, and green. Ikat-style green stripes with feathered edges flank central cream bands embroidered with columns of birds, plants, and blue triangles. Folded to show its length, the textile ends in knotted fringes of pink and green threads forming triangular points. These rhythmic motifs and vertical stripes create a delicate, repeating pattern throughout the woven piece.

Scarf

late 1700s-1800s

Mexico, late 18th-19th century

weaving, embroidery and ikat techniques

Overall: 257.8 x 29.3 cm (101 1/2 x 11 9/16 in.)

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade 1916.1280

Location: Not on view

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Source URL:

https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1916.1280