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2011/44/20 Chullo hat, wool, maker unknown, Peru, 1953-2001. Click to enlarge.
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Chullo hat from Peru

Made
The chullo is a traditional type of Peruvian hat characterised by its wool material and ear flaps (with either a peaked or rounded top). They were made and worn to protect against the colder weather conditions typical of the Andes using the wool of native South American llamas and alpacas, and also sheep. The popularity of chullos have extended beyond Peru and are fashionably worn throughout other Western countries, especially as part of snow apparel.

This knitted woollen cap forms part of …

Summary

Object No.

2011/44/20

Object Statement

Chullo hat, wool, maker unknown, Peru, 1953-2001

Physical Description

Chullo hat, knitted, wool, maker unknown, Peru, 1953-2001

Peaked woollen hat with ear flaps which features a brightly coloured pattern of dancing boys and girls.

Marks

No marks.

Short URL

https://ma.as/402335

Dimensions

Height

500 mm

Width

235 mm

Production

Made

Notes

This hat was made in Peru by an unknown maker between 1953-2001.

This chullo hat is probably knitted from alpaca wool using commercial dyes to create the bold colours and design.

History

Notes

This cap was collected by Mrs Helen Crocker during her travels in Peru between 1953 and 2001.

Source

Credit Line

Gift of Peter Crocker, 2011

Acquisition Date

10 July 2011

Cite this Object

Harvard

Chullo hat from Peru 2022, Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences, accessed 7 February 2023, <https://ma.as/402335>

Wikipedia

{{cite web |url=https://ma.as/402335 |title=Chullo hat from Peru |author=Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences |access-date=7 February 2023 |publisher=Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences, Australia}}

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