From The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum

Category: 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.