Hat

MOA: University of British Columbia

3097/28

Long knitted hat, folded up at the bottom, with dark brown patterns on an off-white ground. The hat is knitted with a thick yarn, in a long tube sewn together in a point with a white tassel at the end. The hat is patterned with wave motifs and wide dark brown bands with off-white diamonds. The ground covered by the fold is off-white, and the exterior of the fold is patterned with wave motifs, floral motifs, animal figures, and diamonds with geometric outlines. There is a light brown band inside the folded section.


  • Type of Item hat
  • Culture Quechua, Aymara
  • Material wool fibre
  • Measurements height 65.8 cm, width 23.5 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Joanna Staniszkis
  • Received from Joanna Staniszkis

  • Made in La Paz

  • Ownership Date before February 5, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on February 5, 2015

  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3097/0028