Chicago · Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Threads Tell Stories: How Archaeologists Read Andean Textiles
Threads Tell Stories: How Archaeologists Read Andean Textiles on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 11:00 AM CST at Field Museum (Museum). Best for: school-age.
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What can a piece of cloth tell us about the people who made and used it? Using contemporary Andean textiles, alongside images from archaeological research, visitors will be encouraged to look closely at fibers, threads, weaving techniques, colors, and patterns and discuss how these details can help archaeologists understand technology, identity, labor, and…
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