Who created "Border Fragment"?

Border Fragment was created by Paracas in 100 BCE-200 CE.

When was "Border Fragment" created?

This artwork was created 100 BCE-200 CE.

Is "Border Fragment" in the public domain?

Yes, Border Fragment is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Border Fragment

Q: What medium is "Border Fragment"?

Border Fragment is Cotton, plain weave; embroidered with wool (camelid) in stem stitches.

Paracas

100 BCE-200 CE

Medium

Cotton, plain weave; embroidered with wool (camelid) in stem stitches

Dimensions

39.4 × 20.3 cm (15 1/2 × 8 in.)

Classification

textile

Department

Textiles

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Accession Number

9386

Art Historical Context

This exquisite *Border Fragment* hails from the Paracas culture of ancient Peru, flourishing between 100 BCE and 200 CE during the Early Period. The Paracas people, named after the peninsula near their Necropolis site, were masterful weavers whose textiles often adorned elite burials, wrapping mummies in vibrant mantles and garments. This yet intricate piece (39.4 × 20.3 cm) likely served as an ornamental edge for a larger shroud or clothing item, showcasing the culture's reverence for elaborate decoration in daily and ritual life. Crafted on a cotton plain-weave foundation, the fragment is e...

Border Fragment

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