The rayed diamond pattern of the Q'ero represents Inti, the sun.
This design is seen woven into the oldest surviving hand-woven
shawls. An inti motif divided vertically (half inti) may be
named inti chusa, for its resemblance to the sun as it goes
behind a mountain. An inti motif so divided also evokes sun and
shadow. The Q'ero rising sun is always woven with light colors,
and the setting sun with dark colors. Handwoven by the Q'ero
people of Peru. Write Your Own Review Q'ero Nation of Peru The
Q'ero Nation is located a one day ride on horseback from the
road to Paucartambo in Cusco and is the oldest in the Inca
Tradition. They live 4,300 meters high in the Peruvian Andes.
They grow and eat potatoes, such as olluco and oca. Children
between the ages of 7-14 attend school. Medical assistance is
scarce. They work and live as a community of 800 or so people.
They marry among themselves and have kept their customs alive
since Incan times. The main activity of the Q'ero, besides
agriculture, is weaving. They use n