Catalog Number
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0280-0036 | |
| Category | Textiles | |
| Object Name | Carrying cloth | |
| Culture | Aymara, possibly | |
| Global Region | South America | |
| Country | Bolivia | |
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| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1947 | |
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Warp and weft: alpaca and sheep wool | |
| Description | Rectangular carrying cloth made from two panels that are seamed together down the center; Each warp-faced, plainweave panel is woven longer than wide and has a wide center area that is plain black except for a narrow multicolored band down the center; Outer edge of each panel shows a wide multicolored band in several shades of pink, red, and green; Each decorative band has a narrow center band that is woven with complimentary warps to produce a repeating geometric pattern; The two panels are seamed together using a flat joining stitch, mostly in olive green, and one section in black. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 132.8, Length = 122.0 | |