2 old looking textiles

Discussion in 'Textiles, Needle Arts, Clothing' started by billyd3us, Dec 14, 2018.

  1. billyd3us

    billyd3us Thanks All my Friends

    I was wondering if these are from Peru ? If not or are, anybody know what they where used for ?

    Thank You

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  2. Any Jewelry

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    Absolutely right, from the Andes. Every town has its own style, I suspect the one on the right could be from Cuzco, the former Inca capital.
     
  3. 2manybooks

    2manybooks Well-Known Member

    Yes, Andes - Peru or Bolivia. Can you tell us how big they are, and are they bags or just a single layer of cloth?
     
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  4. billyd3us

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    Thank You,
     
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  5. billyd3us

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    Single layer and small about 16 inches
     
  6. 2manybooks

    2manybooks Well-Known Member

    They may have been used for wrapping and carrying small items, including wrapping offerings - "despacho" - used in ceremonies.
     
  7. billyd3us

    billyd3us Thanks All my Friends

    Do you know what they are called and how old they are
     
  8. 2manybooks

    2manybooks Well-Known Member

    Carrying cloths are call "unkuna". Not sure of age, but they are not recent. Possibly late 19th - early 20th century.
     
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  9. billyd3us

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    Nice, Thanks
     
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