Fragment Possibly 1000 - 1476

"Fragment" is a textile fragment created by the Tiwanaku people, dating from the 10th-15th centuries. This piece is part of a larger textile and exhibits a complex pattern of woven stripes in natural fibers. The use of natural dyes and materials, and the intricacy of the weaving, reflects the advanced skills of Tiwanaku artisans. This fragment, now housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, provides insight into the textile traditions of the Tiwanaku civilization in the Andean region.