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Description

  • Foto Number: AND-286

An indigenous woman from Chinchero wearing the hat typical of the Cuzco region. The borders on the top of the hat symbolise the Inca empire of Tahuantinsuyu, the empire of the four corners of the world with Cuzco at its centre. The delicate motifs on the manta are also characteristic of this region. - Book: Picture 101 - Peru - 1969

  • Keywords:
    South America Peru Cuzco Chinchero Andes Central Andes woman Hat traditional clothing

Description

  • Foto Number: AND-286

An indigenous woman from Chinchero wearing the hat typical of the Cuzco region. The borders on the top of the hat symbolise the Inca empire of Tahuantinsuyu, the empire of the four corners of the world with Cuzco at its centre. The delicate motifs on the manta are also characteristic of this region. - Book: Picture 101 - Peru - 1969

  • Keywords:
    South America Peru Cuzco Chinchero Andes Central Andes woman Hat traditional clothing

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