To the invading Spaniards, gold was without question the great prize in the Incas Empire. But among the Incas themselves, textiles ranked as the most treasured commodity, in large measure because of the amount of time and care expended in producing them. Many segments of the population participated in the creation of cloth, beginning with the farmers who grew cotton, and those who harvested the wool of alpacas, llamas, and vicunas. In all but the most elite households, the fibers were washed, combed, dyed, and spun into yarn, then woven into panels that were sewn together-but never cut- to form everything from grain sacks and clothing to exquisite tapestries. Some of this material was made into bags so that they could...
- Beautiful item is a colorful piece, ideal for keeping your essentials handy like books or laptops- Natural dyes are used for an elegant, traditional look- blue with mixed orange and yellow, ethnic themed- One zipper and fully lined interior- Main drawstring and flap-over button-top closure- Cushioned interior for extra strength and durability - Measures 13 inches height x 11 inches length x 1 inches width- 100% soft wool from authentic fabric in Otavalo, Ecuador- hand weaved for durable finish * All goods are shipped from a Canadian post office with a tracking number STORY BEHIND THE ART The creations are done by native indigenous peoples of Otavalo Ecuador, They are a native culture from a tribe called Salaca, who...
At the height of its power, the Inca empire of South America extended 2,500 miles (4,022km) north and south along the continent’s western edge and between 100 and 350 miles (161 and 563km) inland. The Inca created this empire in less than 100 years.
From humble beginnings in the Andes Mountains of what is now Peru the Inca conquered and ruled the largest native empire in the Western Hemisphere. Sadly, their success was short-lived. A few generations later, the conquerors became the conquered when Francisco Pizarro and his Spanish troops arrived in Peru in 1532, a year to remember for all the South American people.
The Incas were an advanced civilization that migrated from the Andes in 1200 A.D. They then proceeded to take over many tribes in the surrounding area. As they conquered, they adapted knowledge of the tribes while enforcing their own beliefs and religion. Within one hundred years the Incas had a civilization from northern Ecuador to Chile, so as you can see, they were quite powerful.
