MEN’S CLOTHES
Buchis: Buchis are short pants, adapted from the Spanish. Buchis range in length from knee-length to lower. These pants are typically only worn for special occasions in certain communities. They have largely been replaced by commercially-made pants.
Chilico: This waistcoat is made from wool and wool plan weave cloth, and may be embellished with embroidery and fabric applique as well as buttons.
Chullo: This is a knitted yarn cap that typically features many colors and patterns. Whether men or women knit them depends on the area. For example, in Chinchero they are made by women while in Chahuaytire only men make them. Knitting was introduced by the Spanish during the Colonial era. Chullos are typically made using sheep’s wool and may feature adornments like buttons, etc. The chullo may be worn under other hats.
Chuspa: Chuspa, or purse or bag, has been used by the Andean people for 2,000 years. Sometimes these bags are reserved for special occasions, while other chuspas are used by men to carry coca leaves or by men and women to carry money. According to Vidal de Milla (2000), these textiles have a small compartment inside called an uña (Vidal de Milla 2000).
Poncho: The poncho is a rectangle-shaped textile formed of two long fabric strips sewn together. An opening in the poncho allows the head to go through, and it falls to cover most of a man’s body. Garments similar to ponchos have been recovered from funerary bundles dating from the Paracas culture (6000 BC-2000 AD). The color, design, size, and quality differ from area to area. Ponchos have largely been replaced by jackets in urban areas.
Ojotas: Ojotas are sandals made from used tires and other forms of rubber. They are worn by men and women.
Pukuchu: This is a bag or purse made of leather from alpacas or llamas. It is typically used to carry coca leaves.
Tablacasaca: This tunic (or over garment) has nearly disappeared, but Acha Alta men have begun reviving this tradition. Tablacasacas are made of plain black weave and wool fabric, and feature decorations like buttons, embroidery, and pins. According to Vidal de Milla (2000), these textiles derived from the French chaquet and Frac español, and were traditionally worn by mayors (Vidal de Milla 2000).
References Cited
Vidal de Milla, Delia (2000). El arte textil: simbolismo de los motivos decorativos. Cusco: Municipalidad Provincial.