Black Coarse Cotton Huipil Inspired Jacket
Title
Black Coarse Cotton Huipil Inspired Jacket
Description
Designer note: Black coarse handwoven cotton knee-length jacket with kimono sleeve and intricate multi-colored floral embroidery on upper front and back. Designed by Kay King using a native Guatemalan huipil (blouse).
Creator
Kay King, 1937 - , Designer
Date
2000-2009
Contributor
Gift from Kay King
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018_P2-109
Coverage
Guatemala
Curator Notes
Excellent condition. This kimono is a part of a larger collection acquired by the donor on one of her many trips to Japan.
Textile
Cotton
Photographer
Shane Patrick Qureshi
Curator
HCC Fashion Dept. Curatorial Team
Accession Number
2015.46.3
Collection
Tags
Citation
Kay King, 1937 - , Designer, “Black Coarse Cotton Huipil Inspired Jacket,” HCC Fashion Archive, accessed March 25, 2025, https://hccfashion.omeka.net/items/show/426.