The Incas and their predecessors are renowned for their ceramics, their preciousmetalwork and their colossal stone buildings. But how did they dress? Precious textileswere used by the Incas not only to clothe themselves but also as a symbol of powerand identity, for sacrificial purposes and as a means of exchange. This book showcasesa breathtaking selection of textiles and feathers, as well as gold, silver and shell jewelry.With texts by ten renowned scholars and over 300 colour illustrations, Inca: Textilesand Ornaments from the Andes will allow you to discover the Inca’s mastery of the artof weaving, the incredible motifs and the variety of colours of fibres and feathers usedin their textiles