Yoshitaro Amano Admiring Peruvian AntiquitiesYoshitaro Amano

Yoshitaro Amano (1898–1982), a Japanese textile industrialist in Peru, transitioned from a successful knitwear business to cultural preservation around 1960. He focused on safeguarding pre-Columbian heritage, notably Chancay textiles. Amano’s collection of ceramics, textiles, organics, and metals preserves the Lambayeque, Chimu, and Chincha cultures, highlighting their artistry and historical significance.