Awayo (Carrying Cloth)
Maker
Unknown, Aymara
DateLate 20th Century
MediumYarn, handspun sheep wool and synthetic trade yarn
Dimensions40” H x 43” W
Credit LineMuseum Purchase; Funded by Benjamin Ross ‘05 and Mia Ross in honor of Carol Ann Lorenz
Object numberNLA2010.23.ROS
DescriptionAwayo (awayu) woman’s hand woven, warp-faced mantle or utility cloth. Solid blue field. The central band was woven separately from the two halves of the awayo. The central band has unusual fish designs, florals, and geometrics. There is complicated edge tubing around the border.
ClassificationsTextiles
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