{"product_id":"19th-century-aymara-cochineal-dyed-alpaca-mantle-from-puno-peru","title":"19th Century Aymara Cochineal-Dyed Alpaca Mantle from Puno, Peru","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptionally refined mid-19th century Aymara mantle or head covering (pullo) from the Department of Puno, Peru, woven in alpaca fiber and richly dyed with natural cochineal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinguished by its deep saturated plum and burgundy tones, the textile demonstrates the extraordinary sophistication of Andean weaving traditions, where subtle variation in tone, rhythm, and texture creates remarkable visual depth through restraint alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExecuted in a finely balanced warp-faced weave, the cloth possesses a quiet geometric clarity characteristic of Aymara textile traditions from the high Andean plateau. The composition is intentionally minimal, allowing the nuanced movement of the handspun fibers and natural dye to become the focal point.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cochineal dye — historically among the most prized natural dyes in the world — gives the textile its luminous crimson-violet coloration, shifting subtly with light and angle. Small irregularities, tonal variations, and handwoven asymmetries reveal the textile’s authenticity and human presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth sculptural and meditative, the piece functions beautifully as wall-mounted textile art within contemporary interiors, minimalist spaces, wabi-sabi environments, or collections focused on indigenous material culture and historic weaving traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeyond its visual power, the mantle stands as a remarkable document of Andean craftsmanship, preserving generations of technical knowledge, cultural identity, and mastery of natural materials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"product attribute dimensions items\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"opbzsm\" data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1685\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAymara culture, Department of Puno, Peru\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"opbzsm\" data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1685\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMid-19th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"opbzsm\" data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1685\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eWoman’s mantle or head covering (pullo)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"opbzsm\" data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1685\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandwoven alpaca fiber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"opbzsm\" data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1685\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural cochineal dye\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"opbzsm\" data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1685\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarp-faced weave construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"opbzsm\" data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1685\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich burgundy and plum coloration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"opbzsm\" data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1685\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubtle tonal variation throughout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"opbzsm\" data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1685\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandspun indigenous textile tradition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"opbzsm\" data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1685\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimalist geometric composition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"opbzsm\" data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1685\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful aged textile surface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"opbzsm\" data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1685\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eExceptional collector’s textile piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare and atmospheric example of 19th century Aymara weaving where color, material, and proportion achieve extraordinary quiet intensity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ted Wolter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54209523679578,"sku":null,"price":6500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/7415\/7914\/files\/FINAL_Cotignac_instagram_6_copy_web.jpg?v=1779983010","url":"https:\/\/tedwolter.com\/products\/19th-century-aymara-cochineal-dyed-alpaca-mantle-from-puno-peru","provider":"Ted Wolter","version":"1.0","type":"link"}