DepartmentTextiles-Hispano

Our Lady of Guadalupe

NameColcha embroidered cloth

CultureHispano/New Mexican

DateLate 20th - early 21st century

Place madeUnited States, North America

MediumCotton, wool

Dimensions36 5/8 × 31 1/8 in. (93 × 79 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of the Estate of Dr. Don Pierce, A.2014.29.1

Object numberA.2014.29.1

ProvenanceDonation from the Estate of Dr. Donald Pierce.

DescriptionPortrait of Our Lady of Guadalupe standing, dressed in red gown and blue cape, surrounded by gold rays and supported by an angel. Pink flowers with green stems encircle her figure except for open space at the bottom. Background is light violet and fringe is white. Piece is done using the traditional colcha stitch/embroidery style of New Mexico. All over colcha design, with stitches covering the entire piece so the backing fabric does not show through the front.