Nazca (A.D. 1-600) describes an art style of south coastal Peru known for its polychrome ceramics and the brilliant hues of its cloth. Reds and yellows predominate the palette during the late-Nazca period. Reds were produced from the Relbunium plant or from cochineal (the insect coccus cacti). Yellows were derived from a number of plants. Stylized figural designs and geometrical patterns are principle to the designs of tunics, belts, headbands, mantles and cloaks. Textiles woven in a plain weave in which the warps and wefts are discontinuous are of particular note. The technique was utilized throughout the Nazca tradition (Rowe 1977:31).