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Section of Tunic
Section of Tunic
Section of Tunic

Section of Tunic

Date600 - 900
Place madePeru, South America
MediumCamelid wool
Dimensions45 × 71 in. (114.3002 × 180.3404 cm)
ClassificationsTextiles
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Lloyd E. Cotsen and the Neutrogena Corporation, A.1995.93.1271
Object numberA.1995.93.1271
DescriptionSection of a tunic with tie-dyed stepped triangles that form blocks. Top and bottom edges have fringe. Color: Bright multi-colors: Red, Yellow, Blue, Green, white and tan Technique: Balanced plain weave, discontinuous warp and weft, and tie-dye
On View
Not on view
Adire
20th century
Kain Kapala, Man's Headcloth
Artist unrecorded
19th century
Woven Bag.
c. 1900
Hat
6th to 9th centuries
Tunic fragment
700 - 1000
Poncho
before 1900
Blanket
Artist unrecorded
ca 1850