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Mantas

A manta is a rectangular blanket that may serve as a shoulder blanket or wrap-around dress. Embroidered borders are an important feature of mantas, and each pueblo developed distinctive design styles.


     Pueblo Stitch
     Types of Garments
        Mantas
        Breechcloths
        Kilts
        Dance Sashes
     Yarns & Fabrics
     Persistence
     Spotlight: Evelyn Bird Quintana

 


Throughout the history of Pueblo Embroidery there have been many variations of style and materials used in the making of embroiderered mantas.

Dark Wool Mantas
Blue Zuni Mantas
White Cotton Mantas

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