Sculpture, 6th-9th century, 6 in. ( cm), Ceramic, Mexico, 6th-9th century, Both men and women wore wraparound hipcloths or skirts. These garments were woven in long pieces, stitched together as they came off the loom, and wrapped and draped in elaborate folds around the body. Excess material hung from the waist, as seen here, or was dramatically flung over the shoulder

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