Textile Peru

Pre-Columbian Chancay textile mask South American Art Antiques A Pre-Columbian Chancay textile mask, originating from the central coast of Peru and dating to approximately 1000–1450...

Provenance: From an American collection collected in Peru in 1970s. Hence by descent. Reference: For Chancay gauze weaving, see plate 34-44 in "Textiles of Ancient Peru and Their Tec...

Exploring the brilliant artistry of South American weaving with this captivating Vintage Hand-Woven Textile Panel. This exceptional piece features a striking banded stripes pattern, ...

Provenance: From an American collection collected in Peru in 1970s. Hence by descent. Reference: For Chancay gauze weaving, see plate 34-44 in "Textiles of Ancient Peru and Their Tec...

What is fascinating about the piece is that although it was used as a vestment or wrapping cloth and was found sewn together at the back seam, the rectangular format suggests the pic...

A large Pre-Columbian textile fragment with geometrical tie dye motifs from Wari culture (circa 450 to 1000 AD), a Middle Horizon civilization that flourished in the south-central An...

The textiles were likely from Chimu Culture located Northern coast of Peru and/or Chancay culture of central coast of Peru respectively, circa 12th-15th century.

Antique Textile Fragment in Sterling Silver & Hardwood Presentation Box Textile: Circa 600–1400 CE Box: Mid-20th Century A refined and historically rich presentation box housing an...

Exceptional Banner of Pageantry with Multicolor Tapisserie Squares with 8 Weave Ornaments in Relief. On the inferior part the ornaments float with the wind. (2 are missing) Very good...

These highly geometrical textiles are from pre-Columbian Chancay Culture in the central coast of nowadays Peru, or its northern coast neighbor Chimu culture which ultimately conquere...

Chancay Painted Textile with Brown Fishes and Dots On Vertical Bands. Even though the piece is incomplete, the powerful design resembles an abstract modern painting by Henry Matisse....

Perfect for collectors or those seeking a unique decorative piece, this rug embodies the artistry and heritage of Peruvian textiles. Key Details: Size: 5.5 ft x 7 ft (168 cm x 213 ...

Ancient Proto-Nazca Red and Yellow Spider Rug Fragment, c. 200 AD Dating to c. 200–500 AD, this exceptional textile reflects the artistry of the Nazca civilization of Southwest Peru...

Kate Kemper, of London and Switzerland (1908-2004) was an early collector of Andean art, forming an important collection of ceramics and textiles after visiting Peru. Her comprehensi...

Beautiful Pre-columbian Mantle with a Central Kilim Type Tapisserie of Multicolor Designs with Priests Upraising their Arms Toward the Skies. It is surrounded by 2 Long Red Plain Cot...

An intact shirt with motif of rows of feathers in several shades of mustard yellow on a red ground, depicted as they would have been attached in rows in an actual feather textile.

A hand-carved funerary mask meant to attach to a larger mummy bundle. The plank-form mask is painted with a broad red face accented with white, diamond-shaped eyes, a rectangular mou...

Kate Kemper, of London and Switzerland (1908-2004) was an early collector of Andean art, forming an important collection of ceramics and textiles after visiting Peru. Her comprehensi...

Excellent discussion and examples in de Lavalle, Antonio, The Textile Art of Perú Lima, 1991, Chapter X.

Kate Kemper, of London and Switzerland (1908-2004) was an early collector of Andean art, forming an important collection of ceramics and textiles after visiting Peru. Her comprehensi...