The preColumbian Textiles in the Roemer- and Pelizaeus-Museum Hildesheim, Germany

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In ancient Peru, textiles served as vital symbols of status and communication within sophisticated, non-literate societies. Utilizing local fibers like camelid wool and cotton, the preColumbian peoples excelled in dyeing techniques, creating vibrant colors from natural sources. This publication showcases 133 selected pieces from the Roemer- and Pelizaeus-Museum's collection of 405 preColumbian textiles, highlighting the artistry and significance of these exquisite artifacts, which encoded cultural narratives in their intricate designs.