The Saltillo Sarape by and Paula Marie Juelke, Book, copyright 1978

The Saltillo Sarape is a landmark exhibition catalog that helped establish historic Saltillo sarapes as one of the great textile traditions of North America. Published in conjunction with an exhibition organized by the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, this important volume examines the artistry, craftsmanship, and cultural significance of the celebrated Mexican serapes woven primarily in and around Saltillo, Coahuila, during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

Written by James Jeter and Paula Marie Juelke, the publication presents exceptional examples drawn from museum and private collections while exploring the history, techniques, design motifs, dyes, and regional influences that shaped the development of the Saltillo sarape. The authors place these remarkable textiles within the broader context of Mexican, Spanish Colonial, and Southwestern material culture, highlighting their importance as both utilitarian garments and sophisticated works of art.

Featuring detailed scholarship and photographic documentation, the catalog was among the earliest museum publications to examine Saltillo sarapes from an art historical perspective. It remains an important reference for collectors, museums, textile historians, and enthusiasts of Mexican weaving traditions. Many later studies of Saltillo textiles have built upon the foundation established by this pioneering exhibition and catalog.

An essential addition to any library devoted to Mexican textiles, Navajo weaving, Rio Grande blankets, Spanish Colonial art, or Southwestern material culture.

Authors: James Jeter and Paula Marie Juelke
Publisher: Santa Barbara Museum of Art
Copyright: 1978
Format: Softcover Exhibition Catalog
Illustrations: Color and black-and-white photographs throughout
Subject: Saltillo Sarapes, Mexican Textiles, Spanish Colonial Art, Southwestern Material Culture