Fragment (Band) Possibly 800 - 1100
wari
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weaving, textile
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natural stone pattern
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weaving
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textile
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collage layering style
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fashion and textile design
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text
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hand-embroidered
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latin-american
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watercolour bleed
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textile design
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imprinted textile
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layered pattern
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decorative art
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watercolor
This fragment of a Wari textile, dating from 800 to 1100, is a fine example of the intricate designs that characterized Wari art. The textile, woven with a variety of colored yarns, features a central motif of a stylized anthropomorphic figure flanked by geometric patterns. The figure's simplified form and repeated elements are characteristic of Wari iconography, suggesting the textile may have served a ritual or ceremonial purpose. This fragment is a testament to the artistic skill of the Wari people and their ability to create beautiful and complex designs using simple materials.
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