Peruvian Handmade Beaded Traditional Chullo Hat

This is a chullo hat, hand weaved and decorated with beads in the Andean Community of Q'eros. The Q'eros communities still decorating their clothes with beads. This was originated in the 17th century after the Incas were conquered by the Spaniards they practically became Slaves and worked in the fields for the Spaniards called ascendados and as a compensation they recieved products and one of them was beads, At the time they did not know what to do do with it and they started sewing into their clothes. At this time many of the Andean communities continue with this tradition and decorate their cloths with beads and buttons. Andean or Q'eros paq'os use this Chullo hat durant the ceremonies; Pago a la Paccha Mama, Despachos and others. SIZE: 24 inches around MATERIAL: Alpaca, llama and synthetic wool decorated with beads CULTURE: Quechua ORIGEN: Cusco- Perú COLORS: Multicolor May have a missing bead in the diamond pattern. Please see all photos! Comes from a smoke free and pet free home