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Turban

1485–1640 (radiocarbon date, 95.4% probability)

Peru, North Coast, Chimú style

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Medium
Cotton; plain weave, brocaded and complex alternating gauze with 5 shots of plain weave between gauze shots
Measurements
Overall: 139.7 x 139.7 cm (55 x 55 in.)
Credit Line
Norman O. Stone and Ella A. Stone Memorial Fund 2005.5.3
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The white cotton yarns used to make this textile are only 0.1 to 0.2 millimeters in diameter.

Description

Chimú garments like this one consist of a large, rectangular central section—here measuring some 65 inches by 50 inches—with decorated tabs stitched to two opposite corners. Such garments probably were worn as turbans but we do not understand exactly how. For the purpose of display, the plain central section of this example has been folded to form a wide band, with the tabs arranged on either side.
A cream cotton sash is looped at the top with two vertical panels hanging down. Each panel features a decorative rectangular section with grid and horizontal striped patterns, created by alternating sheer and solid weaves. Thick, twisted fringes finish the bottom of each panel. The overall garment has a translucent, gauzy texture and is slightly wrinkled, highlighting the contrast between the open-weave background and the denser, structured designs.

Turban

1485–1640 (radiocarbon date, 95.4% probability)

Peru, North Coast, Chimú style

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