White and Blue Kutsuri

Indigo and white kutsiuri with puma motif - Photograph by Paco Link

This shoulder bag (kutsuri in Wixárika) was made from hand spun virgin wool and colored using plant based blue dye. It was woven on the back-strap loom and the main motif represents the puma (mayé). The bag was acquired in the mid 1970's in the community of Tuapurie.

Year Created
1974
Object Medium
Materials & Techniques
Hand spun virgin wool, indigo and white. Woven on the back-strap loom.
Dimensions
Width
0.22m.
Height
0.24m.