Sub-class of a set of motifs that configure a composition in which are shown scenes of historical commemoration, political incorporation, mythically based, narrative, a religious figure, or scenes of travel, festivals, production and ritual.
Subclass of figurative type motif that in turn is sub-divided into different classes (plant, anthropomorphic, feline, ornithomorphic). It includes different figurative motifs, identified in an isolated manner in design bands, generally elaborated on warp faced cloth through an even counted technique.
Sub-class of figurative motifs, elaborated through even technique in warp faced cloth. It can be a linear or non-linear figure. Includes different motifs, such as small chain, general stepped, Greek, linear Z motif, seed-eye, amongst others.
Process by which dye chemicals are fixed to material (fibre, thread, cloth) in the processes of dyeing, by adding fixing agents to the aqueous solution, to avoid the loss of colour caused by sunlight and use.
Series of organisational forms of the groupings of social actors involved in textile production, for example, a textile association like Apsu or Aptanaq in Bolivia, a peasant economic organisation, or simply an Andean community involved in textile production.
Period which is distinguished by the development of hierarchical societies at different scales, in some cases achieving characteristics of chiefdoms (cacicazgos) and displaying the development of specialisation in technologies like textile production.
Period that is distinguished by the development of hierachical societies at different levels, in some cases achieving characteristics of chiefdoms (cacicazgos) and displaying the development of specialisation in technologies like textile production.
Period in which a transition is noted towards forms of village life linked to subsistence economies like agriculture, livestock raising, fishing but where hunting and gathering continue to play an important role.
Period in which a transition is noted towards forms of village life linked to subsistence economies like agriculture, livestock raising, fishing but where hunting and gathering continue to play an important role.
Period in which a transition is noted towards forms of village life linked to subsistence economies like agriculture, livestock raising, fishing but where hunting and gathering continue to play an important role.