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Carpet with "damero" motifs

Quechua Peoples (huarmis sachamanta) of Argentina20th century (first half)

Mudec - Museum of Cultures

Mudec - Museum of Cultures
Milan, Italy

Carpet made of two cloths of wool woven and sewn together lenghtwise with "damero"-type geometric motifs. The geometric composition of the design is pre-Hispanic.

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  • Title: Carpet with "damero" motifs
  • Creator: Quechua Peoples (huarmis sachamanta) of Argentina
  • Date Created: 20th century (first half)
  • Location Created: Argentina, Santiago del Estero
  • Physical Dimensions: l 198 cm
  • Type: Fabric
  • Rights: Andreina Rocca Bassetti Collection - Museum of Cultures, Milan - PAM 1652
  • Medium: Natural and aniline dyed wool woven warp-faced
  • Collocazione: Currently not on view
Mudec - Museum of Cultures

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