22 lugl 1450 anni a. C. - All-T’oqapu Tunic

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Camelid fiber and cotton
Inka

Driving force of the Inka empire - exchange for high-status goods.

Textile technologies older than ceramics
Move valuable than gold or gems

Textiles were important in the Andes long before the Inka came into power.


T’oqapu - geometric motifs

Given as gifts
Worn by royal household
Related to people, places, social roles
Burned as an offering to Inti

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