Featured in this lot is this Oaxaca Zapotec multicolour banded serape circa 1980's, by Artesanias Cruz. The sarape or jorongo is a long blanket-like shawl or cloak, often brightly colored and fringed at the ends, worn in Mexico, especially by men. Available in various colors and design patterns, the typical colors of serapes from the highland regions are two-tone combinations of black, grey, brown, or tan depending on the natural color of the sheep flocks grown in the area, with large design patterns utilizing traditional indigenous motifs. On the other hand, the traditional serape as made in the Mexican state of Coahuila in north-eastern Mexico near the city of Saltillo often consists of a dark base color with bands of yellow, orange, red, blue, green, purple, or other bright colors. The ends are usually fringed. Wonderfully and professionally crafted construction, it features a beautiful multicolor banded experience that includes colours such as white, pink, red, purple, dark blue, turquoise, light and dark green, yellow, and light blue colouration. The condition of this serape is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. Measures 60"W x 86"L