Catherine Vardy - Potosi Ch'ullus

Ch'ullu bought at the Potosi market in Boliva, directly off the heads of the porters who had knit them. Knitting gauges in the Potosi hats range from 18-22 sts per inch and are knit with what appears to be over-twisted acrylic wool.



Detail of the left hat with it's staircase design repeat and bold colourful ear flap.

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