jan 20, 1478 - All-T’oqapu Tunic
Description:
1450-1540 CECamelid fiber and cotton
Inka
Woven using backstrap looms
Cotton and camelid fibers
Fibers dyed before they can be woven
100 per cm
Woven as a single piece, cutting would break its spirit
Red and Blue fibers: Reserved for high-status
Cochineal (red) comes from tiny insects. Takes thousands to make a small amount of red.
Indigo (blue) requires technical skill and time
qompi
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Date:
jan 20, 1478
Now
~ 548 years ago