Shawl
Item number 3486/140 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Women's shoulder shawl (lliklla) composed of two 4-selvedge cloths that are sewn together on a long edge. Each panel has two wide patterned bands; the dominant patterns are variations of diamonds and flowers. Plain narow bands flank the patterns. The outer edges have a subtle chevron pattern.
History Of Use
A lliklla (Quechua) or manta (Spanish) is worn as a shawl that is fastened around the shoulders with a pin, but it can also be worn as a cloth for carrying things on the back. Women’s llikllas are smaller in this region than in many parts of the province of Cuzco.
Specific Techniques
The wide patterned bands are woven in a supplementary warp weave, a technique that the weavers call “ley". The chevron pattern along the outer edges is produced by alternating the twist of the wraps. The less usual twist (Z-plied) is called loq'e, which means "something different"; such yarns are thought to have magical or curative properties.
Narrative
Purchased by the donor in the Pisac market in 1982.
Iconographic Meaning
Diamonds are often called cocha (lakes) and the flowers are often papa tika (potato flowers).
Item History
- Made in Quispicanchis, Cuzco, Peru
- Collected during 1982
- Owned by Mary Frame before March 23, 2021
- Received from Mary Frame (Donor) on March 23, 2021
What
- Name
- Shawl
- Identification Number
- 3486/140
- Type of Item
- shawl
- Material
- wool fibre, camelid wool fibre, synthetic fibre and dye
- Overall
- height 57.0 cm, width 55.0 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Quispicanchis, Cuzco, Peru
Who
- Culture
- Quechua
- Previous Owner
- Mary Frame
- Received from
- Mary Frame (Donor)
When
- Collection Date
- during 1982
- Ownership Date
- before March 23, 2021
- Acquisition Date
- on March 23, 2021
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Accession Number
- 3486/0140
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