Isthmus Zapotec blusa. Most likely Tehuanapec or Juchitan, Oaxaca, Mexico.

[Note that we have been informed that the correct terminology is not “Tehuana” as that leaves out Juchitan and other nearby towns, whose styles are subtly different, but often called “Tehuana”. Aka, “Frida blouses” because they were favored by Frida Kahlo.] Machine embroidery on black velvet. Polka-dot lining. Our correspondent at the Oaxaca Textile Museum says, “an older style . . the pattern is called ‘araña’” (spider). It is in like new condition. It was acquired from the collection of Yuri Saldyt. W 61 x L 54 cm. (16-136) $ 110. OBO