Loincloth Panel Possibly 1000 - 1476

This "Loincloth Panel" is a textile artifact created by the Chancay culture of ancient Peru, dating back to sometime between 1000 and 1476. The panel, now housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, features a geometric design of interlocking squares, creating a zig-zag pattern in shades of red, yellow, and brown. This intricate textile demonstrates the skilled craftsmanship of Chancay artisans and their use of natural dyes, contributing to our understanding of pre-Columbian textile traditions in Peru.