Chullo Hat Peru
Wearers can also tie that hat beneath the chin for even more insulation in extremely cold or windy conditions.
Chullo hat peru. According to peruvian historian arturo jimenez borja the chullo has its origins in the cultural exchange between spaniards who incorporated elements of their birretes and the original hat of the andeans. Pleated geometric chullo hats alpaca pair set of 2 fair trade hand knit assorted 001863. The real ones handmade in cuzco peru.
Chullo is a distinctive style of hat from various andean communities in peru. She combines a geometric pattern with a warm earthtoned palette to create the hat which is knit from soft 100 alpaca wool. 5 out of 5 stars 92 92 reviews 6500 free shipping favorite add to.
Now adays you can also find chullo hats made of sheep wool but they are still uncommon. The thickly knit hat insulates from the harsh elements of the mountainous region. The chullo is the iconic andean stocking cap with earflaps usually made from the wool of sheep llama alpaca or for the luxurious vicuna.
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Peruvian chullos made with 40 alpaca wool very warm in winter. Woven with multicolored sheeps wool yarn its different designs represent peop. There were not sheep in the andes before the arrival of spaniards in the 16th century so chullos are traditionally made from llama alpaca and rarely vicuna wools.
Although you may be able to describe one of these alpaca hats to a friend you know those cone shaped woven wool hats with the ear flaps and ties it is much easier just to point to a photo. The chullo symbol of the peru andes probably one of the most recognizable items of peru andean wear is the chullo or hat of the peruvian andes. This classic chullo hat is designed by perus ana fernandez.
Keeping with the customary style of the chullo hats the solid colored motifs are set against a shifting color background. Reversible earflap peruvian hat chullo 45 out of 5 stars 2. Peruvian ski cap hat chullo rose lavender pure alpaca flap cap hand made.
Ski hats with earflaps.