Mae Festa 50 Years of Collecting Textiles - Peter Pap Oriental Rugs

SOUTH AMERICA – Peru
Garment
Early 20 th Century
Shipibo people
Plain weave handspun cotton with painted
traditional geometric patterns, natural dye.
Center panel has pattern outlined and
embellished with embroidery in tambour,
stem, and cross stitchery.
151 x 71 cm 59½ x 28 in
Although designs vary in their execution, they
are all related to a common style. The individual
patterns are thought to come to the painter in
dreams from the spirit world.
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