ABOUT Andean Braid アンデスの組紐文化

The Andes region once developed a sophisticated braiding culture that continues to this day.
These braids were made by hand without the use of tools, and many complex and characteristic designs such as mountains and spirals can be seen. Originally, slings for hunting and weapons were made using a technique called warping, and decorations were also made in addition to slings.
Unique materials such as alpaca were used for the materials.

アンデス地方はかつて高度な組紐文化が発展し、今も受け継がれています。
それは紀元前1000年ごろから続いてきました。
道具を使わず、手で組まれたものですが、複雑で山形や渦巻きなど特徴的なデザインが多く見受けられます。
もとは狩猟や武器としての投石器が経巻きという技法で作られ、投石器のほか飾り物も作られました。
材料もアルパカなど独特の素材が使われています。