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Bolivian Aguayo "Pacheco", thick woven textile intended for baby carrying, Indigenous art

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  • Materials: Primary fiber: Cotton; Secondary fiber: Wool
  • Width: 54 inches
    Length: 56 inches

Thick baby wearing aguayo is handmade in Copacabana (Lake Titicaca region), Bolivia. A beautiful South American textile fabric made from cotton fibers & sheep's wool. The fabric is woven with traditional patterns and stripes on both sides. The Bolivian craftsmen carefully worked each piece with care and affection.

It's tradition for the indigenous to carry everything from clothing, groceries, materials & especially their baby/toddlers in an aguayo.

*Here are some videos on how to wrap the baby in the aguayo to wear on the back.
VIDEOS:
Infant: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKPRzGs9YRc&list=WL&index=43

Infant/Toddler: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rSqL34Wxgs&list=WL&index=42

Toddler: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27n9rJHpBSM&list=WL&index=43

Color: Multicolor Aguayo Fabric Design
Size: 56"x54"
Material: 100% Genuine Aguayo (Traditional Fabric from Andes) made of cotton & sheep's wool

NOTE: Because this product is made of artisan people, the combinations of color of the typical design and the typical design that adorns the product can have some variations.

** I want to also shed light on the fact that in the past, wearing an aguayo in Bolivia was looked down upon because it marked one as indigenous. Enbracing this technique is a connection to our past and future as indigenous people.

In a world where being more Western is desired & praised, I choose not to walk with that concept as my identity and claim our power back. These are traditions that should always be remembered as a way of life, and not traded for traditions that have been forced upon us.

I've used it to carry my grandsons, carry my harvest after working in the garden. I've used the thinner woven aguayos as tablecloths, and smaller sizes to carry all my Shamanic/witchy supplies.

AGUAYO INFORMATION:
An aguayo is a rectangular piece of cloth used in traditional communities in the Andes of Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Peru and Argentina. The aguayo is most associated with Quechua and Aymara culture but is not exclusive to them. Aguayos typically features colorful stripes interrelated with other figures with symbolic values. Quechua and Aymara women often use them to carry children and take products to the market.

The Aguayo is a native textile made by native indigenous women, it is difficult to create and done using primitive methods. These native Aguayos are done using alpaca, sheep or llama wool, which are colored using natural coloring with bright colors.

Each of these Aguayos tell the story of a community or includes symbols which are original to their culture using colors, techniques and designs which make each community different from the others.

*Currently, artisans are creating Aguyaos with cotton and acrylic fibers, these are no longer done by had but instead using industrial methods. These cotton Aguayos are used to create bags, table cloths, bed cloths, etc. which are sold in the handicraft markets and are bought by locals and tourists.

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Nicole Apr 26, 2025

BEAUTIFUL!!!! I can't wait to use this material. Bright and vibrant! LOVE LOVE LOVE

Nicole Apr 26, 2025

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I'm so glad you love the aguayo. Thank you for supporting this small business ✨🙏🏽✨

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maya Feb 26, 2024

Thank you, very nice blanket!

maya Feb 26, 2024

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Nicholas Dec 15, 2023

Great quality work and an amazing experience with seller. Thank you so much!

Nicholas Dec 15, 2023

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I'm so thankful you are happy with the aguayo. Thank you so much for supporting this small business.

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Amanda Jun 18, 2023

Loved the fabric! Great quality and beautiful colors!

Amanda Jun 18, 2023

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