Walking through the market

An Indian man walks through the open-air market in Otavalo, wearing traditional clothing. (Learn more)

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The native dress of the indigenous men of Otavalo consists of a wool poncho, a white shirt, calf-length pants, a felt fedora, and a pair of sandals – called alpargatas. Men wear their hair in a long braid down the back.

Learn more about Ecuador, Otavalo, South America, clothing, hats, indigenous people, markets, sandals, and world cultures.

Definitions

fedora n.
A felt hat with a low crown and a brim that can be turned up or down.
alpargata n.
A type of sandal with a rope sole.

Links

  • 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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