Craft
Weaving
Textiles y Artesanias
Andean Highlands
Weaving is ancient knowledge, used to create shawls, belts, and other textiles.
Weaving is knowledge passed down for thousands of years. Women weave beautiful garments from thread. Every pattern in weaving tells a story: mountains, rivers, and animals.
Key Terms
Awaykuna
a.waj.ku.na
From the verb away- (to weave) + -kuna (plural/nominalizer)
Example Sentences
Mamaka awashpa pachallinta ruran
IntermediateMom weaves to make a shawl
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