Ancient Peruvian Spinning Techniques

In ancient Peru, spinning involved cotton and camelid wool fibers, valued for their elasticity and strength. Both noble and common women specialized in producing yarn for local textiles and trade. The process involved pulling fibers and coiling them onto a spindle with a whorl for balance. Yarn was twisted in S or Z directions and combined into double or quadruple threads, used in fringes and braids, highlighting intricate craftsmanship.