Fibers and Weaving Techniques in Casma Textiles, Huarmey Valley-Peru

Summary

This is an abstract from the "SAA 2019: General Sessions" session, at the 84th annual meeting of the Society for American Archaeology.

Textile production was one of the most important aspects of Andean economy, since households were required to produce it for elites or local authorities, and in other instances, large specialized centers were exclusively producing textiles for the state. The excavations conducted at the site of Santo Domingo, which is a large cemetery, have provided information about ancient Casma people including access to resources and funerary practices. Although this cemetery has been affected by looting, remains of textiles were recovered during the excavations and in some instances, they were found as part of the few burials excavated at the site. Analysis of the textiles was conducted using a digital microscope to observe the weaving techniques and the different fibers used by Casma inhabitants during the Late Intermediate Period (A.D. 1000 – 1400). The aim of this research is to obtain valuable information about the pattern of textile production, interregional exchange and social function of textiles for the Casma people.

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• Society for American Archaeology 84th Annual Meeting, Albuquerque, NM (2019)

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Abstract Id(s): 25786