PRE-COLOMBIAN TEXTILES
What is known about pre-Colombian textiles of Peru allows to appreciate the technical and artistic development reached by these civilizations. We were interested in particular by those who distinguish themselves by the technique of weaving - for example with discontinuous warp and weft - or by the geometrical design - sometimes in positive - negative - or by the presence of embroidered elements. We present some samples which illustrate these various aspects of the contribution of the pre-Colombian cultures of Peru to textiles.
CUSHMA (TUNIC) WITH HORIZONTAL BANDS
CHECKERBOARD WITH DISCONTINUOUS WARP AND WEFT
CHECKERBOARD WITH DISCONTINUOUS WARP AND WEFT
ELEMENT OF A BANNER OR A BAND
ORNAMENTAL BAND WITH CHECKERBOARD DESIGN
PONCHO ELEMENT WITH VERTICAL BANDS
FRAGMENT OF GAUZE
GAUZE WITH HEADS OF CATS
FRAGMENT WITH OPPOSED HEADS OF CATS
ELEMENT ECORATED WITH BIRD'S HEADS
