Three Peru / Bolivia Handwoven Wool Women’s Mantles (Auction 2026-06-05, Lot 247)

$449.75

South America, Peru / Bolivia, Quechua and Aymara cultures, ca. mid to late 20th century CE. Three woven wool textiles, likely sheep or camelid fiber such as alpaca, formed as rectangular mantles traditionally worn by women and secured with pins or belted at the waist. The textiles display dark brown and warm tan grounds accented with narrow woven geometric bands and small colorful embroidered motifs. Size of light brown : 47.5″ L x 40″ W (120.6 cm x 101.6 cm)

Provenance: private Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA collection

Condition: Used conditions, with staining and discoloration as expected. Small tears and perforations with losses to fibers. Stable conditions.