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Isla Taquile | Knitting men

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The textile works of Taquile Island have a very high reputation throughout Peru. In contrast to AmantanĂ­ Island and most other areas worldwide, knitting is exclusively done by men, who have to learn this technique already in their childhood.

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on Friday 27 July 2018 by Martin Mergili
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