{"product_id":"ancient-chimu-pre-columbian-framed-textile-art-trade","title":"Ancient Chimu Pre-Columbian Framed Textile Art (Trade)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA captivating archaeological fragment showcasing ancient Andean step-fret geometry and rich native dye heritage. This exceptional framed textile artifact offers a direct connection to the coastal desert civilizations of Pre-Columbian Peru—most frequently attributed to the Chimu or Chancay cultures (circa 1000–1500 CE). Masterfully hand-woven centuries ago using native hand-spun camelid fibers and organic cotton, this composite panel features a beautifully structured upper register of interlocking step-fret and stepped-key geometric motifs. This highly symbolic Andean pattern is masterfully sectioned by two horizontal border bands containing stylized, scrolling zoomorphic wave designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper patterned textile transitions into a solid, mineral-toned earthy brown plain-weave lower panel, capturing the complete structural story of ancient garment fragments. Preserved over the generations by the unique, hyper-arid soils of the Peruvian coast, the piece has been float-mounted on a clean linen mat and set within a minimalist, slim profile frame to transform a museum-grade antiquity into a highly graphic work of architectural wall art. It serves as an extraordinary conversational element for a curated entry gallery, a tailored study, or a prominent living space designed with a focus on Wabi-Sabi Minimalism, California Modern, or global transitional interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Era: Antique\/\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePre-Columbian Peru (Estimated 1000–1500 CE)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Dimension: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e21\" H x 12\" W x 1.5\" D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Material: Ancient Hand-Spun Camelid \u0026amp; Cotton Fibers, Protective Frame, Glass, Raw Linen Mounting Mat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Finish: Cochineal Plum-Red, Sun-Washed Ochre, and Earthy Espresso Brown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Utility: Definitive, conservation-framed historical statement art for prominent residential or commercial wall placement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Condition: True archaeological antique status. As a genuine textile fragment carbon-dating back centuries, the panel purposefully exhibits age-appropriate fragmentation, structural losses, variable edge fraying, and honest mineral staining. These natural characteristics establish its ancient provenance and enhance its visual soul.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e**Please bear in mind that colors of products shown may vary slightly from their original color due to monitor display settings or photography studio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DE-COR | Globally Inspired","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50066594398445,"sku":"IMG_4715","price":1425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0288\/5256\/files\/4717.jpg?v=1780515040","url":"https:\/\/de-cor.com\/products\/ancient-chimu-pre-columbian-framed-textile-art-trade","provider":"DE-COR | Globally Inspired","version":"1.0","type":"link"}