History of Clothing in Peru
Traditional Peruvian clothing is comprised of vibrant colored tunics, dresses, and ponchos, with bright, geometric patterns. These designs have been used on clothing for both Peruvian men and women for thousands of years.
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History
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In May 2006, National Geographic reported an archeological dig in Peru that uncovered a 1500-year-old female mummy wrapped in hundreds of yards of white cotton strips. Perfectly preserved dresses, pillows and blankets were also discovered. These colorful, elaborate artifacts represent Peruvian style before the Spanish influence.
Identification
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According to About-Peru-History.com, clothing styles are similar throughout the many regions of Peru, but the women's hat styles are very distinctive. A woman's home village can often be identified by her hat.
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Types
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Although some Peruvians wear traditional clothing, especially for certain ceremonies and celebrations, many also wear jeans and T-shirts.
Features
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According to MyPeru.org, most traditional clothing, such as ponchos, skirts and blankets are still made from the wool of the alpaca, a llama-type animal native to Peru. The bright, vibrant colors used are the same as they have been for generations.
Significance
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The vibrant and colorful designs of traditional Peruvian clothing, and the bright, geometric patterns on ponchos and blankets, continue to blend thousands of years of Peruvian style mixed with traditional Spanish and modern influences.
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