Blankets and clothes for sale in Saquisilí
In an open-air market in Saquisilí, Ecuador, shoppers peruse a clothing stall. Several blankets decorated with animal themes are visible on the back wall of the stall. (Learn more)
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Saquisilí is in the highlands of Ecuador, south of Quito, and it has one of the largest daily markets in the country. Everything from agricultural products to livestock to handcrafted goods can be found in Saquisilí. As in Otavalo, the active market makes the town a lively place to visit and draws tourists from around the world.
Learn more about Ecuador, Saquisili, South America, clothing, commerce, markets, tourism, weaving, and world cultures.
Photographs by Margery Freeman · Text by Emily Jack and William M. Wisser
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