• Ethnohistorical collection

Arrow belt

Arrow belt with herringbone pattern. The belt is made of blue, white, red and yellow wool. The bangs are made up of braids, which are themselves divided into several braids. A label mentioning the craftswoman is sewn onto the belt.

  • Accession Number 2021.15.26
  • Fabricant / Éditeur Centrale d'Artisanat du Québec
  • Artiste / Auteur Barot, Cécile
  • Date 1957 an
  • Materials fiber, fine wool
  • Technique braided
  • Measurements 8 x 110 cm
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Historical context

Fléché is a hand-braiding technique used to create complex patterns. Although this piece is referred to as an arrow belt, its chevron pattern is a braiding motif common to many cultures, from which the fléché was developed. While the chevron is a common motif in arrowwork, it is less common to see it “on its own”. In this case, the term “flléché” may be disputed, as chevron is not exclusive to this braiding t...

  • Accession Number 2021.15.26
  • Fabricant / Éditeur Centrale d'Artisanat du Québec
  • Artiste / Auteur Barot, Cécile
  • Date 1957 an
  • Materials fiber, fine wool
  • Technique braided
  • Measurements 8 x 110 cm
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© Pointe-à-Callière Collection, donation by Jean-Pierre Lavigne, 2021.015.026
Photo by Michel Julien

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