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Kené in ceramic vessel. The kené designs are part of the cultural identity and are markers of the ethnic identity of the Shipibo-Conibo people. [13] These designs are painted on the body (face), wooden utensils (oars, pipes, maces), textiles (skirts, shirts ) and ceramics. [1]
Folk costume, traditional dress, traditional attire or folk attire, is clothing associated with a particular ethnic group, nation or region, and is an expression of cultural, religious or national identity. If the clothing is that of an ethnic group, it may also be called ethnic clothing or ethnic dress.
As previously mentioned, fragments of rope and textiles dating back between 12,100 and 11,080 years ago have been unearthed from Guitarrero Cave in Peru. [3] Because of the extremely dry conditions of the desert sands, twined textiles from the Norte Chico civilization in Peru have survived, dating back to 2500-1800 BCE. [5]
The daughter of a lonko dressed in traditional Mapuche silverwork at around 1900. Drawing of a trapelacucha, a silver finery piece, 20th century. [1] Mapuche silverwork is one of the best known aspects of Mapuche material culture. [2] The adornments have been subject to changes in fashion but some designs have resisted change.
Wari, as the former capital city was called, is located 11 km (6.8 mi) north-east of the modern city of Ayacucho, Peru. This city was the center of a civilization that covered much of the highlands and coast of modern Peru. Wari wool-pile cap, 700-900 C.E., Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven.
Peruvian culture is the gradual blending of Amerindian cultures with European and Asian ethnic groups. The ethnic diversity and rugged geography of Peru allowed diverse traditions and customs to co-exist. Peruvian culture has been deeply influenced by Native culture, Spanish culture, and Asian culture.