The ancient Inca had no known written language, but they may have used an intricate language of knots.
Los gobernantes incas usaban un sistema de cordeles y nudos a modo de escritura con los que registraban todo tipo de información cosechas, impuestos o relatos históricos.
Dos grandes quipus tejidos que cuelgan a 27 metros de altura, audios con cantos tradicionales y músicas contemporáneas, videos protagonizados por comunidades indígenas y un ciclo de encuentros de activistas por el cambio climático, integran la recién inaugurada muestra de Cecilia Vicuña en la Tate de Londres.
When the Rosetta Stone was discovered in 1799 in Egypt during the French occupation of the country, few realized how significant this discovery might be.
Throughout history, languages have come and gone; an estimated 30,000 have existed at some point in time, though currently, there are roughly 6,000 to 7,000 languages in use – and most are threaten…
I represent a Peruvian plastic artist and friend named Alexandra Grau who makes Quipus. Each quipu is made from organic fibers of alpaca, vicuña, sheep wool, and cotton, hand-treated and dyed rich colors using local Andean seeds and other plants in the ancient technique. Each piece is custom-sized and color-conceptualized for the client's space, whether the art is for homes or businesses. Learn about the story-telling inside each quipu, record-keeping tool of the Incas, reimagined in this stylish fiber art piece for homes, offices, hotels, restaurants, etc. Encode your child’s birthdate or a special anniversary. This perfect piece of décor will add value to an entry way, living room, kids room, above your bed, because it is visually attractive. The Quipu is based on ancient Peruvian counting knots last used by the Incas in 1532, but dating back to 2500 BC. This counting system was removed when The Conquistadors arrived to America being replaced by the European Accounting system known today. * The video shows pictures of Quipus with the following sizes: H = 1.8m x W = 0.92m & H = 1.7m x W = 1.4m * Prices vary according to size. * Allow 5 to 6 weeks to manufacture the Quipu. * Links below for the story and history behind the quipu: 1. https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:6cff1ee5-1391-3a01-add1-a0f5fadcb61b 2. https://youtu.be/-PhI9C_4Vvk 3. https://youtu.be/1xhDtTGbsoc 4. https://youtu.be/YPRGjsb07so 5. www.instagram.com/quipus_talking_knots * Each piece is unique, high quality and eco-friendly. * Orders: 50% deposit to prepare the piece. This process may take up to 5-6weeks. In the mean time, I can provide follow-up pictures of the manufacturing process. Remaining 50% is deposited before ground delivery to client's house. I will keep you inform of any unforeseen change that may arise in the shipping/delivery itinerary. * For installation, I recommend to find the beams on the wall and use eyebolts or storage hooks (vinyl coated) which help eliminates scratches on products being hung. These eyebolts or storage hooks are used for hanging ladders, skis, shelving, rakes, bicycles, power tools, extension cords, etc, etc. Pre-drill 3/16" hole into rafter or beam. Screw hook into hole.
The Chilean artist, activist, and poet has made it her purpose to breathe new life into the Indigenous art of the Quipu. Now, she's finally getting her due.
Andean cultures did not have a recognizable writing system prior to the Spanish conquest in the early 1530s; however, they did utilize a system of recordin...
Los Quipus, en quechua: khipu s (conjuntos de nudos de colores) Eran un instrumento nemotécnico utilizado para la comunicación y también com...
How to make your name in a secret Inca code! Ways of recording information The Inca civilisation had a complex administration system keeping detailed records of supplies, people, tributes, and stor…
Exploring the nature of language and memory
