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A work made of wool (camelid), plain weave of discontinuous warps and wefts; embroidered in double running stitches; edged with cross-knit loop stitches.
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  • A work made of wool (camelid), plain weave of discontinuous warps and wefts; embroidered in double running stitches; edged with cross-knit loop stitches.

Date:

A.D. 200/900

Artist:

Nazca or Wari
Peru, south coast, Nazca Valley, Tunga

About this artwork

Geometric patterns are common in Andean textile art. Although it may appear simple at first look, this panel is far more elaborate than meets the eye: the geometric designs presented here were formed using multiple techniques, with the weaving of the blue and red half-step frets, the outlining in white embroidery, and the edging in cross-knit loop stitches. This pattern creates an overall checkerboard of color, with the juxtaposed colored surfaces further combining to create full-step frets.

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Culture

Nasca

Title

Fragment

Place

Peru (Object made in)

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Made 200 CE–900 CE

Medium

Wool (camelid), plain weave of discontinuous warps and wefts; embroidered in double running stitches; edged with cross-knit loop stitches

Dimensions

55.9 × 68.6 cm (22 × 27 in.)

Credit Line

Purchased with funds provided by Mrs. Henry G. Barkhausen

Reference Number

1956.170

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