Carpet with flowers and human figures

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

Mudec - Museum of Cultures
Milan, Italy

Carpet made of two wool cloths woven and sewn together lengthwise. Decoration with human figures and simplified flowers. Laterally, two meanders in the shades of orange and green complete the composition.

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Title: Carpet with flowers and human figures
Creator: Quechua Peoples (huarmis sachamanta) of Argentina
Date Created: 20th century (first half)
Location Created: Argentina, Santiago del Estero
Physical Dimensions: l 209 cm
Type: Fabric
Rights: Andreina Rocca Bassetti Coll. - Museum of Cultures, Milan - PAM 1660
Medium: Wool treated with natural and aniline dyes, woven weft-faced
Collocazione: Currently not on view

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