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2. Andean textiles - Wikipedia

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   The next grade of Inca weaving was known as awaska. Of all the ancient Peruvian textiles, this was the grade most commonly used in the production of Inca clothing. Awaska was made from llama or alpaca wool and had a much higher thread count (approximately 120 threads per inch) than that found in chusi cloth.

3. Alpaca - Wikipedia

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   In the textile industry, "alpaca" primarily refers to the hair of Peruvian alpacas, but more broadly it refers to a style of fabric originally made from alpaca hair, such as mohair, Icelandic sheep wool, or even high-quality wool from other breeds of sheep. In trade, distinctions are made between alpacas and the several styles of mohair and luster.

4. Textile arts of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas ...

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   Awasaka was the most common grade of weaving produced by the Incas of all the ancient Peruvian textiles, this was the grade most commonly used in the production of Inca clothing. Awaska was made from llama or alpaca wool and had a high thread count (approximately 120 threads per inch).

5. Aguayo (cloth) - Wikipedia

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   Traditional aguayos of different types and colors for sale at a crafts store in La Paz, Bolivia.. The aguayo (possibly from awayu, Aymara for diaper and for a woven blanket to carry things on the back or to cover the back), or also quepina (possibly from Quechua q'ipi bundle) is a rectangular carrying cloth used in traditional communities in the Andes region of Argentina, Bolivia, Chile ...

6. Step Aside, Cashmere: Alpaca is the Hot Fiber in Our Fave ...

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   Recently, the large number of super-soft and stylish sweaters I’ve seen made of alpaca have made me an evangelist for t. PureWow Editors select every item that appears on this page,, and the ...

7. Culture of Peru - Wikipedia

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   A Peruvian man playing the zampoña. Peruvian music is an amalgamation of sounds and styles drawing on Peru's Quechua, Aymara Andean music roots and Spanish music. Celebrations A Peruvian sling made of alpaca hair. Popular celebrations are the product of every town's traditions and legends. These celebrations include music, meals and typical ...