Peruvian Textiles: Mantle or Hanging, Loincloth, Turban, Padded Hat, Band with Tassels
1405–1640
- Medium
- cotton; plain weave, brocaded and complex alternating gauze with 3 or 5 shots of plain weave between gauze shots
- Dimensions
- Overall: 162.5 x 272 cm (64 x 107 1/16 in.)
- Genre
- textile
- Museum
- Cleveland Museum of Art
Styles
Tags
Peru, North Coast, Chimú style, 1200–1460s
About
Although these textiles are similar in appearance and technical features, it is not clear that they were found or used together. They are said to come from the region of Chan Chan, the capital of the Chimú Empire. To see the record for each, click “see all set records,” above.