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Woman's Llicla (shawl)

Aymaran
19th century
Object Place: Peru or Bolivia (near Lake Titicaca)

Medium/Technique Wool plain weave, complementary warp weave
Dimensions 94.5 x 45.5 cm (37 3/16 x 17 15/16 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Edward A. Flint
Accession Number25.579
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionTwo pieces sewed together. Warp: wool, in colors to form pattern. Weft: light silky wool, covered by warp. Design: stripes of greenish blue, narrow stripes of greenish blue, green, yellow, red, and white with narrow figured stripes woven with the same colors.
ProvenanceGift of Mrs. Edward A. Flint to MFA, 1925