Andean Region: Peru And Ecuador

Question 0

Cochineal

Answer 0

Bug that produces the deep red scarlet dye and is very plentiful in South America

Question 1

Camlid

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Family of camels that includes alpaca, Ilama, and vicuña

Question 2

Chuspa

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Woven tapestry bag worn primarily by men. Often has “s” shaped motif. Humanoid figure that has animal features is often portrayed. Don’t have to be tapestry woven (especially nowadays), but often is.

Question 3

Manta

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Large cloak. No hole for head, just wraps around and pins. For both men and women in Peru.

Question 4

Unca

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Tunics that are often heavily patterned. Comes to knee length. Building block of male wardrobe in Peru. Commonly have a v-yoke design. Squares of repeat motifs as a border on the bottom is common.

Question 5

Topaccu

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Checkerboard design of repeated motifs in random places. Typically woven with a tapestry weave. Spanish have interpreted this block pattern as representing organization of Incan society.

Question 6

Tupu

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Traditional style of pin for the manta. A stick pin. Used in Peru.

Question 7

K’eperina

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Decorative baby carriers, but doesn’t necessarily need to be used to carry a baby, can be just a carrier made of cloth that wraps around the shoulders. Peru.

Question 8

Pollera

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Very full skirt worn by Peruvian women. Worn with lots of petticoats underneath to make it fuller. There are shorter, knee length versions available. Often embroidered or appliqued.

Question 9

Montera

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Hat with upturned brim. A female hat worn by Peruvian women. It’s a classic shape, but other shapes can also be the montera.

Question 10

Chullo

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Type of Peruvian hat. Tall, soft hat. Very important shape to Peru. It’s a male hat. Exist in village context with textile tourism. Made it’s way into mainstream western fashion as the class winter hat with ear flaps.

Question 11

Spondylus shell

Answer 11

Type of clam that comes in different shades from coral to purple. Used to make beads in Ecuador.

Question 12

Otovalo

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Indigenous cultural center of Ecuador that’s the site of a lot of tourism. Lots of European influence with embroidery design and cotton eyelet. Have indigenous art forms that are mass produced and tailored to a tourist’s taste. Handbags being sold are a big thing there.