Shirt

About this object

Narrative

Purchased in June 1978 in the Cuzco Indian market from Hemilia de Pacheco, the maker. Made on her own machine.

Cultural context

Worn by women.

Physical description

Cotton long sleeved with a crew neck and a slit opening down the front. The shirt is red and white stripes on a blue ground. On edge of the cuffs and around the neck are bands of white cotton decorated with blue stitching. The front is longer then the back.