Woman's Mantle (Llijlla)

Quechua Probably Ocongate, Cuzco, Peru

Date

1900/1970

Medium

Wool (camelid), stripes of warp-faced plain weave and complimentary patterning warp; two panels joined with wool (camelid) in figure eight stitch; applied cotton, and cotton with wool (camelid) braided trims; embroidered with wool (camelid) in fishbone stitch

Dimensions

64.1 × 51.4 cm (25 1/4 × 20 1/4 in.)

Department

Textiles

Credit line

Gift of Avrina Pugh