ichcahuipilli (quilted cotton body armor)

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Scope note
Light armor made from quilted cotton cloth in postclassic central Mexico. Typically a type of sleeveless vest worn on the upper body that was particularly effective protection from arrow strikes.
ichcahuipilli
Accepted term: 02-Dec-2024