Carrying Band

MOA: University of British Columbia

3295/51

Rectangular woven textile with two braided ties extending out on either side. The textile is composed of multiple pieces of weaving, stitched together. The two main rectangular pieces are attached along the edges with loop-stitching, leaving a small opening at the centre along a long edge. One side is solid brown except for stripes of red and dark blue running horizontal. The reverse side is three embroidered squares with geometric patterns, divided by solid bands of red.


  • Type of Item band
  • Culture Peruvian
  • Material wool fibre, dye
  • Measurements height 12.0 cm, width 96.5 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Barbara Heller, Michael Karton
  • Received from Barbara Heller, Michael Karton

  • Made in Peru

  • Ownership Date before April 11, 2018
  • Acquisition Date on April 11, 2018

  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3295/0051