From The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum

Category: Indigenous Americas

Incan Khipu from Peru

Post author By GW Museum
Post date July 31, 2020

Khipu, Peru, Inca culture, 1400-1532. Dyed and knotted cotton cordage, 145 x 155 cm. Cotsen Textile Traces Study Collection T-1191.

All Indigenous Americas

Sarape from Mexico

Post author By GW Museum
Post date June 12, 2020

Sarape (detail), Northern Mexico, mid-19th century. Cotton (warp), wool (weft); slit and dovetailed tapestry weave; 253 x 136 cm. The Textile Museum 87.4. Acquired by George Hewitt Myers.

All Indigenous Americas

Poncho from Peru’s Ica Valley

Post author By GW Museum
Post date May 8, 2020

Colorful poncho with bird and geometric designs

Poncho, Peru, found on the south coast, Ica Valley, 1400-1570. Cotton (warp), camelid hair (weft); dovetailed tapestry weave; 259 x 137 cm. The Textile Museum Collection 1969.43.1. Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Francis Robicsek.