50921

Author

Paul, Anne; Niles, Susan A.

Title Of Article Chaper

Identifying hands at work on a paracas mantle

Title Of Journal Book

The Textile Museum journal

Volume

23

Pages

44331

Language Of Text

English

Literature Type

Serial

Literature Level

Analytic

Abstract

The investigation of an unfinished paracas mantle, used by the ancient Andeans in funerary bundles, is discussed. Because this mantle is in an unfinished state, the ability to gather information about the creation and the creators is present. Individual embroidery techniques are shown.

Keywords

Embroidery, technique; textile, iconography; textile, cotton; textile, analysis examination -- ICCROM

pub_id

50921