Tunic, 700–850, Peru, Wari, Camelid hair, H. 34 x W. 46 in. (86.4 x 116.8 cm), Textiles-Woven, The so-called patchwork tunics of Peru, which date from the eighth to ninth century, comprise individual pieces of fabric that were woven exactly to shape and dyed before being sewn together. Their brilliantly hued patterns are often complex, with diagonal repeats of specifically colored patches that make for intriguing combinations and a lively surface
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Tunic, 700–850, Peru, Wari, Camelid hair, H, 34 x, W, 46, 86.4 x 116.8 cm, Textiles-Woven, patchwork tunics, date, eighth, ninth century, comprise individual pieces, fabric, woven exactly, shape, dyed, sewn together, brilliantly hued, patterns, complex, diagonal repeats, specifically colored, patches, intriguing combinations, lively surface
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