Cape or Lliclla

Cultures of the Southern Andean area (Pisac)19th-20th century

Mudec - Museum of Cultures
Milan, Italy

Cape for cerimonial use (wedding). Composed of two cloths woven by backstrap loom and joined with coloured wool threads; each cloth presents a drawing of polychrome and monochrome lines and geometric patterns.

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Title: Cape or Lliclla
Creator: Cultures of the Southern Andean area (Pisac)
Date Created: 19th-20th century
Location Created: Peru, Cusco Department, Pisac area
Physical Dimensions: l 112 cm
Type: Fabric
Rights: Museum of Cultures, Milan - PAM 1420
Medium: Wool treated with natural and aniline dyes, woven warp-faced
Collocazione: Currently not on view

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