Awayo.

Leque, Bolivia. First half of the 20th century.

Elegant and sober, made with alpaca fiber and made up of two joined cloths. Woven on a stake loom, using the warp face technique. In very good condition. Measurements: Length 110 cm / 43.3 in. Width: 95 cm / 37.4 in.

Black field of undyed fiber, with ornament of striped streets with a predominance of reds obtained by staining with cochineal scarlet and very delicate little work streets with a white background with flower design and “s”.

The garment has a perimeter trim that is woven on the edges, with a design of little eyes, called awakipa. S.E.H.IX-DMM