Karwa Tradition Textile Fragments
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Karwa Tradition Textile Fragments

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These textile fragments (1500 BC–100 AD) from Karwa, Ica, feature intricate designs likely created with cotton swabs and flexible stencils. Found with human burials, they display religious symbolism in brown, red-orange, and turquoise. Possibly used for religious indoctrination or ceremonial attire, these textiles underscore the importance of portability and exchange in ancient Andean culture.