Cape or Lliclla

Cultures of the southern Andean area (Ausangate)19th-20th century

Mudec - Museum of Cultures
Milan, Italy

Cape made with two fabrics woven by backstrap loom and joined together with colourful wool threads; edging in polychrome fabric; both fabrics present geometric drawings arranged in rows and separated by monochrome stripes (a red one and a black one).

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Title: Cape or Lliclla
Creator: Cultures of the southern Andean area (Ausangate)
Date Created: 19th-20th century
Location Created: Peru, Cusco Department, Mount Ausangate area
Physical Dimensions: l 110 cm
Type: Fabric
Rights: Museum of Cultures, Milan - PAM 1422
Medium: Wool treated with natural and aniline dyes, woven warp-faced
Collocazione: Currently not on view

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