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Unknown Maker, Philippine

Shawl (Pañuelo)
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Maker

Unknown Maker, Philippine

Culture

Philippine

Title

Shawl (Pañuelo)

Year

ca. 1800-1900

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

piña

Geography

Place Made: Philippines

Dimensions

78.7 cm (31 inches) (length) square

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Mrs. James Comly McCoy

Object Number

14.413

Type

Exhibition History

From Pineapple to Pañuelo
Philippine Textiles
Dec 07, 2024 – Aug 24, 2025

Label copy

Pañuelos were an important part of the ensembles worn by elite Filipina women in the 1800s. These square piña textiles were starched and folded into triangles, then wrapped around the shoulders. Layering piña textiles reduced their transparent effects, and pañuelos provided additional coverage for the wearer. Floral cotton sombrado appliqué embellishes this pañuelo and its matching blouse. You can see another example of the sombrado technique in the case behind you.

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Tombstone

Unknown Maker, Philippine
Shawl (Pañuelo), ca. 1800-1900
Piña (pineapple-leaf fiber) plain weave with cotton appliqué
78.7 cm (31 inches) (length) square
Gift of Mrs. James Comly McCoy 14.413

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