sarape

Colorful woven wrap

A sarape is a brightly colored woven blanket or shawl, traditionally from Mexico, often featuring bold stripes and fringe at the ends.

It is worn draped over the shoulders or used as a decorative textile.

The garment is closely associated with Mexican culture and appears frequently in folk art and traditional dress.

Also spelled serape.

woven

loom

Fabric-making frame

textile · weaving · handcrafted · artisan · craftsmanship · warp · weft · wool · cotton · fringe

garment

poncho

Headhole garment for rain

  • shawlDraped shoulder covering
  • cloakSleeveless outer wrap
  • wrapEnclose by winding around

cape · outerwear · layering · folded · draped

pattern

stripes

Parallel linear markings

rainbow · bold · bright · vivid · geometric · zigzag · diamond · gradient · contrasting · saturated

Mexican

Mexico

North American southern nation

fiesta · Cinco de Mayo · Dia de los Muertos · mariachi · sombrero · charro · mercado · indigenous · mestizo · hacienda

blanket

throw

Propel by arm motion

lap blanket · picnic blanket · saddle blanket · horse blanket · floor covering · wall hanging · wrap · camping · warmth

Categories
Opposites
garment type and construction

sarapetailored suit

Custom-fitted formal clothing

business suit · blazer · tuxedo · overcoat · trench coat

cultural origin and aesthetic

sarapekimono

Wraparound Japanese garment

kilt · lederhosen · sari · hanbok · dashiki

Family

serape, serapes

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Profile
Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G