20 nov 1495 - All-T’oqapu tunic

Description:

1450-1540 CE
Camelid fiber and cotton
Inka
• Textiles= important before Inka, developed well before ceramics
• Finely made textiles were highly valued- more than gold or gems
• Example of height of Andean textile fabrication and centrality to Inka expressions of power
• Weaving was done by backstrap looms, with sturdy sticks supporting the wrap

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