This hand-woven ceremonial woman’s lliklla (the Quechua term for a cape and carrying cloth) originates from the Macha weaving region in the northern Department of Potosí, Bolivia. Dating to the 1930s, this garment measures approximately 33 inches by 40 inches (84 cm x 102 cm) and is composed of two identical panels joined together, a traditional construction that creates a central decorative seam. The cloth is woven from finely spun camelid wool, prized for its durability and the deep, saturated tones of its natural and dyed fibers.

The composition is characterized by two broad, dark brown or charcoal-colored "pampa" (plain) fields, which provide a grounding contrast to the centralized decorative bands. These vertical bands, known as pallay, feature intricate geometric diamond and lozenge motifs in cream and ochre, meticulously executed using a complementary-warp technique. The verticality of the design is further emphasized by narrow, multi-colored stripes in green, red, and yellow that frame the primary patterned bands. Small, localized areas of horizontal striping near the bottom of the pallay registers indicate subtle regional variations specific to Macha weavers during the early 20th century.

‍