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Toca de sobre manto (veil)

This is a type of veil used during religious events, such as the Holy Week processions in Spain. Francisco created it for a statue of the Virgin Mary belonging to the La Cena de Huelva Brotherhood. The veil was embroidered by hand with gold thread, and rhinestones, to provide detail.
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Francisco Carrera Iglesias (Paquili)
Seville, Spain
Francisco grew up in the humble neighborhood of Cerro del Aguila, Seville. A devout Catholic, during a service he realised the Virgin never changed he ...
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