Beaded Ceremonial Chullyo / Q’ero Hat

$250.00

In stock

The ceremonial beaded chullyo is hand knit by Q’ero men, who use 5 curved knitting needles to create seven layers of sacred designs.  Then the man adds beads in sacred patterns. Traditionally, when a man was courting a young woman, he would demonstrate his patience by carefully beading his chullyo. These magnificent hats are emblematic of the Q’ero culture. Each hat is individually knit and is one-of-a-kind.
Learn how your purchase helps the Q’ero people: Q’ero Life in the Andes: A Partnership.
To learn more about Q’ero weaving and watch them spin and weave, watch this brief video: Weaving in the Q’ero Nation.