Capicha

/kəˈpiːtʃə/ noun

Definition

A traditional Andean fabric or cloth, or a type of woven garment from the Andes region.

Etymology

From Spanish, possibly derived from Quechua or another Andean indigenous language. The exact etymology is uncertain, but it refers to traditional textile manufacturing in the Andes.

Kelly Says

Andean textiles like capicha represent some of the oldest continuous weaving traditions in the world—some techniques are over 10,000 years old and patterns carry cultural stories and histories!

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