Aymara Jilikat Punchu or Leader's Poncho

Red, mostly, and in no hurry about it.

Aymara weavers of Bolivia made this jilikat punchu, or leader’s poncho, in wool in the 20th century. Ponchos of this type are commonly associated with community authority and are worn on formal occasions. Broad bands of crimson, madder and brick run across the field, with narrower stripes of black, green, cream and gold set between them. The wool has softened and darkened unevenly, and a neck slit sits at the center of the fold.

About 53 by 45 inches. Hang it flat and a plain wall becomes a landscape.