stackyFACTSVisiting an island where men prove their worth to the community through aggressive knitting is a beautiful disruption of typical societal norms.
Visiting an island where men prove their worth to the community through aggressive knitting is a beautiful disruption of typical societal norms. Located on Lake Titicaca, the textile art of Taquile is so intricate it is UNESCO-recognized. Men begin knitting complex 'chullo' hats at age eight, and the specific colors vividly broadcast whether a man is single or married. You stay with local families, drink muña tea, and realize your own crafting skills are deeply inadequate.
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