The Peruvian textiles, originated from Lima, Perú and the surrounding cities, were donated by Dr. Ericka Verba, Director of Latin American Studies to the University Library to Cal State LA Special Collections and Archives. The Latin American Studies Department is one of first Latin American Studies programs to have been established in the United States and is recognized nationally for the excellence of its faculty and the achievements of its alumni. The Peruvian textiles were received by Dr. Verba undated, therefore, the exact timeframe of the textiles is unknown. As well as, the exact derivation together with the original donor of the textiles is also unknown. The Peruvian textiles are organized into one series consisting of the initial year provided by the original donor and have maintained the same order it was received.

Series I: Peruvian Textiles Inclusive Dates: Undated Arrangement: Alphabetical

This series consists of textiles from Perú which range from three different indigenous groups and represent three different civilizations. The Chancay, Chimú, and Tiahuanaco are cultural semblances that survived and tell the story of great artisans, and skilled production of their past which still lives today.