Article Info

Article Title
Mismiy Spinning: Camelid hair spun for Inca sling braids
Author
Kyle Marini
Issue date
Autumn 2024
Issue number
46
Issue topic
Alpaca
Description
The author describes his experience of learning about Andean spinning, including the mismiy technique, which is used to make ropes in the Andes. He explains about the history of sling braiding and describes his own experience with it.
Article topic list
alpaca, cultural, historical