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Symbols & Patterns
The patterns one can find in traditional Andean weaving are almost limitless. There is a strong presence of old world symbols, which have been around for centuries.
There are regional variations and preferences for patterns in certain communities, just as there are for colour and specific clothing items. Similarly to the dye, the patterns are inspired by nature though they are not a direct sampling.
Andean people live in harmony with nature, and many of the images in their designs reflect this. Popular “edging” patterns include inti (sun), mayu (river) and straight and curving paths through the mountains. Series of flowers, stars and eyes are also common. Some designs are clearly discernible by foreigners or outsiders, but in some cases, they merely appear to be attractive geometric arrangements. More often than not, the weaver will say a Quechua name that cannot easily be translated to Spanish, and then explain that it is an ancient design from their grandparent’s time
