Loincloth Panel Possibly 1000 - 1476

"Loincloth Panel" is a textile artwork created by the Chancay culture of Peru, sometime between 1000 and 1476. The panel is made of a geometric design of interlocking diamonds and triangles in yellow, brown, and red hues. The fringes at the bottom are characteristic of Chancay textiles and may have been used as a loincloth, though it's also possible it was a decorative panel. The artwork is now part of The Art Institute of Chicago's collection, showcasing the rich artistic heritage of ancient Peruvian cultures.