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Peruvian alpaca and merino wool runner handmade in Chahuaytire
Chahuaytire, one of the communities pertaining to the famed district of Pisac, is located 53 km (25 miles) from the city of Cusco, half an hour by road up into the mountains at an altitude of 3,850 meters (12,631 ft) above sea level. It is located on one of the Inca roads that connected Cusco to the jungles of the eastern lowlands. This ancient road continued to be heavily traveled the construction of the modern road that passes through Chahuaytire. Until recently, people still traveled the old road with packs of llamas carrying loads of potatoes and other products to the jungle to sell or trade, after which they would return to the highlands with coca leaves, fruits, coffee, natural dyes, and more.
- Size: 81.8"x22"
- Weaver: Luzmila Ylla Chicche


