Shawl Item Number: 3486/147 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Woman’s shawl (lliklla) composed of two panels of 4-selvedge cloth that are sewn together on a long edge; tubular woven edging. Shawl is plain brown with multiple patterned bands along the central edge and seam; other side of brown field, along edge of garment, has a series of colourful stripes. Patterned bands depict a human on a horse, zigzags, and floral motifs; hooks against a background of squares are also present.
A lliklla (Quechua) is worn as a shawl that is fastened at the chest with a pin, but it can also be worn as a cloth for carrying infants or other types of cargo.
Shawl is woven on an indigenous loom. The pattern weave is a three-colour complementary warp weave, “pebble weave” variant.
Purchased by the donor in the shop of Elizabeth Rojas in Sucre.