HISTORIC ARTEFACTS

Quipu, 15th - 16th Century - 'A recording device used by the Inka Empire, the largest empire in pre-Columbian America. The word quipu comes from the Quechua word for “knot.” A quipu usually consisted of coloured, spun and plied thread or strings from llama hair.'
Conservation and Mounting

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DODECANESE EMBROIDERY
Conservation and Mounting

This Dodecanese embroidery had been passed down through several generations and  had hung above the main entrance of the family home to ward off evil spirits and to bring luck and prosperity.


Cleaning, repairs and mounting were undertaken, allowing the embroidery to be enjoyed for years to come.