Peruvian Textiles: Mantle or Hanging, Loincloth, Turban, Padded Hat, Band with Tassels

Description

Although these textiles are similar in appearance and technical features, it is not clear that they were found or used together. They are said to come from the region of Chan Chan, the capital of the Chimú Empire. To see the record for each, click “see all set records,” above.

Provenance

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Peruvian Textiles: Mantle or Hanging, Loincloth, Turban, Padded Hat, Band with Tassels

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1405–1640

Accession Number

2005.5

Medium

cotton; plain weave, brocaded and complex alternating gauze with 3 or 5 shots of plain weave between gauze shots

Dimensions

Overall: 162.5 x 272 cm (64 x 107 1/16 in.)

Classification

Textile

Museum

The Cleveland Museum of Art

Cleveland, United States

Credit Line

Norman O. Stone and Ella A. Stone Memorial Fund