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Glossary

ñañaca
Item of women's clothing made in two symmetrical parts, and worn to cover the head.
Nasca
Highly wrought textile that uses diverse techniques in tapestry and warp face, and with an extensive use of finishings along the edges and extensions. Belongs to the Nasca culture and is found on the southern coast of Peru during the Early Intermediate.
Nasca-Huari (Nasca Tardío o Prolífero)
Hybrid textile style that is produced in the Nasca area under the influence of Huari at the beginning of the Middle Horizon.
Norte de Chile
Geographical region in the northern part of Chile.