Geography of Wealth
Chincheros Indians/Peru: Video
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In different cultures wealth can be defined by things other than money. In the village of Chincheros, Peru, wealth is tied to weaving textiles using traditional Inca techniques.
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Photo: a Chincheros weaver displays a traditional Indian belt
For the people of Chincheros, Peru, weaving is a way of life and a means to earn a livelihood while preserving an ancient art.
Photo: a woman weaving near thatch-roof huts
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