The patterns in Peruvian textiles are also often deeply symbolic. Every design element can denote something in life, be it ...

Chancay Textile Doll, 11th c. AD Above all, I think this has to do with color and pattern. South America’s artistic heritage is deeply informed by the pigments found in the earth and in the flora that ...

Peru (at left and in background): "Peruvian traditional dress has always inspired me—pink pom-poms, color combinations, fringe borders, flowers on the hats, ribbons, amazing techniques for tying ...

Lasers uncover detailed tattoo patterns on ancient Peruvian mummies, offering insights into their culture. (Photo: AP) For more than 5,000 years, humans have adorned themselves with tattoos.