CH'USPA (Coca Bag) mid 20th century. Alpaca wool. From Checacupe, Cusco. Warp faced plain weave with supplementary warp floats on a paired warp ground. Fringe is integral with weave and consists of loose discontinuous warp threads. Edge binding is a crossed warp weave with groups of four interworking warps. A piece displaying great technical skill.

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