Fragment (Border) c. 100 - 200

This cotton fragment was woven by the Nazca people, who flourished in ancient Peru. This border fragment, with its repeated step-like pattern, is not merely decorative; it resonates with a profound sense of cosmic order. The stepped motif, so prominent here, echoes across cultures—from the ziggurats of Mesopotamia to Mayan pyramids—symbolizing a connection between the earthly and the divine. It represents a human aspiration to ascend, both physically and spiritually. Much like the Egyptian pyramids, these structures were built to outlive the earth, establishing a connection between life and death. This act connects humanity to the realm of the cosmos and divinity. Consider how this emblem, born of human hands and imagination, resurfaces time and again, adapting to new forms and meanings, yet always carrying the echoes of its ancient origins.