Amano, Pre-Columbian Textile Museum
About This Museum
People don't just come to the Amano Museum to see old textiles; they come to understand a language woven in thread. Tucked away on a quiet street in Miraflores, this intimate museum feels more like a private collection, a passion project dedicated to preserving the stunning textile artistry of ancient Peru. You walk through rooms filled with fabrics that have retained their brilliant crimsons and ochres for over a thousand years, each piece telling a silent story of the cultures that created them. It’s a quiet, almost reverent place that leaves you with a profound appreciation for the skill and vision of pre-Columbian weavers.
Collection Highlights
The undisputed stars are the complete, intricately patterned textiles from the Chancay culture, displayed alongside the actual tools—spindles and looms—used to create them. Don't miss the delicate 'lace' pieces, a Chancay specialty that feels impossibly fine and modern.
Visitor Information
You'll need to join one of their scheduled guided tours to see the collection—it's not a place for casual wandering, but that's part of its charm. The guides are incredibly knowledgeable and bring the silent fabrics to life with stories of their creation and meaning.
Architecture & Building
Housed in an unassuming, modern-looking building from the outside, the interior is all clean lines and softly lit display cases designed to protect the fragile artifacts.
Contact & Location
Address: Amano Museo textil precolombino, 160, Calle Retiro, Santa Cruz, Miraflores, Lima, Lima Metropolitana, Lima, 15073, Perú
Phone: +51 1 4412909
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