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Sleeved Tunic, 1460s-1532. Creator: Unknown
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Sleeved Tunic, 1460s-1532. Creator: Unknown
Sleeved Tunic, 1460s-1532. The Chancay people of Perus central coast created one of the ancient Andes best-known textile legacies--artistically elaborate tunics and loincloths worn by men, womens dresses and head cloths, and shawl-like mantles. Two traits indicate that this tunic is a high-prestige garment: its labor-intensive tapestry technique and its copious use of alpaca fiber, imported from the adjacent highlands and here dyed in a pleasing pink-and-gold palette
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Camelid Fiber Central Andes Central Coast Cotton
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This print showcases a remarkable Sleeved Tunic from the 1460s-1532, created by an unknown artist. Originating from the Chancay people of Peru's central coast, this tunic represents one of the most renowned textile legacies in ancient Andean culture. The Chancay were known for their exquisite craftsmanship, producing intricately designed tunics, loincloths, dresses, head cloths, and mantles. What sets this particular tunic apart is its status as a high-prestige garment. Its tapestry technique required intensive labor to create such artistic complexity. Additionally, it features an abundance of alpaca fiber meticulously dyed in a delightful pink-and-gold palette. This luxurious material was imported from the adjacent highlands. The significance of this piece lies not only in its aesthetic beauty but also in its cultural heritage. It serves as a testament to the rich history and skilled artistry of the Chancay people and their mastery of textile production. Preserved at The Cleveland Museum of Art, this photograph print by Heritage Art/Heritage Images allows us to appreciate and admire every intricate detail captured with precision and clarity. It offers viewers a glimpse into ancient Peruvian civilization while highlighting the importance of textiles as both functional garments and works of art that transcend time.
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