Hand-woven sweaters

Finished sweaters are folded, awaiting sale in the open-air market in Otavalo. (Learn more)

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These sweaters are most likely alpaca wool, which comes from llamas. Other hand-woven Ecuadorian goods are made from sheep’s wool.

Learn more about Ecuador, Otavalo, South America, alpaca, clothing, llamas, weaving, wool, and world cultures.

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  • Lesson plan: Threads through South America: Weaving in Ecuador This lesson for grade six takes a look at the weaving and textiles created in the Andes of Ecuador in and near the town of Otavalo. In addition to learning about Ecuadorian weaving, students may also create their own woven artifact.

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