Bolivian Spanish word

jalq'a y yampara

Meaning: Jalq'a and Yampara (weaving styles)

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How it is used in Bolivia

The Tarabuco area holds distinct weaving traditions (Jalq'a and Yampara among them) with different styles and palettes. The respectful move is to ASK which a piece is, never to announce it: the weaver is the expert on her own work.

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