The Andes of southern Peru, geographical reconnaissance along the seventy-third meridian . :<;-:^«&/Vi Fig. 42—Rug weaver at Cotahuasi. The industry is limited to a small group ofrelated families, living in the Cotahuasi Canyon near Cotahuasi. The rugs are madeof alpaca wool. Pure black, pure white, and various shades of mixed gray wool areemployed. The result is that the rugs have fast colors that always retain theiroriginal contrasts. They are made only to order at the homes of the purchasers. Themoney payment is small, but to it is added board and lodging, besides tobacco, liqueurs,and w
The Andes of southern Peru, geographical reconnaissance along the seventy-third meridian . :<;-:^«&/Vi Fig. 42—Rug weaver at Cotahuasi. The industry is limited to a small group ofrelated families, living in the Cotahuasi Canyon near Cotahuasi. The rugs are madeof alpaca wool. Pure black, pure white, and various shades of mixed gray wool areemployed. The result is that the rugs have fast colors that always retain theiroriginal contrasts. They are made only to order at the homes of the purchasers. Themoney payment is small, but to it is added board and lodging, besides tobacco, liqueurs,and wine. Before drinking they dip their finger-tips in the wine and sprinkle theearth that it may be fruitful, the air that it may be warm, the rug that it mayturn out well, and finally themselves, making the sign of the cross. Then they setto work.
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