Vintage S. American Aymara Hand Woven LLacota (Mantle) 24" x 30" - $150 (N. Longmont)

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N. Hover near Hwy 66

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condition: good

size / dimensions: 24" x 30"

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This is a South American Men's Laacota (mantle) hand woven by the Aymara people from the Andes regions of Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru. I have no way of knowing which country specifically. This would have been worn as an outer clothing layer, either for cold weather or ceremonial purposes. This is from the estate of a late friend who was a world traveler / collector / hoarder. He had many Latin American items, and I believe that he purchased these somewhere in those areas in the 1970's - 1990's during his travels. This has been kept folded, dry, packed well for decades, never used.

This is in very good condition, but there are several small holes from where a safety pin was poked through (my fault, sigh...the price reflects this). Some of the threads where the 2 sections were sewn together are a bit loose.
Made of wool, with a very nice intricate woven pattern, in a heavy, dense weave.
This measures 24" x 30".

From Wikipedia: "Aymara people spin alpaca and llama wool and then colour it with vegetable and mineral dyes. Urine may be used as a mordant (colour fixative). Wools and cotton are woven on a horizontal peg loom by both men and women. There is no broad loom weaving and so, traditional garments such as carrying cloths and ponchos are made by joining two pieces. The colours are vibrant. Patterns are striped or geometrical.."

I am in N.W. Longmont, available most days 9am - 6pm.

Cash only, please!

Thanks for your interest!

post id: 7905105433

posted: 2025-12-28 11:51

updated: 2026-01-16 17:27

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Vintage S. American Aymara Hand Woven LLacota (Mantle) 24" x 30" -...

This is a South American Men's Laacota (mantle) hand woven by the Aymara people from the Andes regions of Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru. I have no way of knowing which country specifically....