If ever you have seen industrious people, it is the Quichua people. Every moment that they have, you will see them working, weaving or whatever their hands find to do.Take note of the embroidery on this lady’s blouse. It is done mostly by hand, the most exquisite work. Young girls learn at an early age to follow the typical cultural trend – to be productive, and as close to perfect as you can be in their handiwork.
I watched the owner of this store working away on her sewing machine and producing these beautiful results. This is the attire of a typical Quichua woman and even the little girls wear a replica.
Even while commuting on the bus, this woman was busy making wrist bands.
The market is one of the attractions where tourists usually flock.
The indigenous people use colorful fabrics and wool to make their goods - Slacks, kiddies’ clothes, handbags, caps, hats, and many other items. Every day they pack their goods away and the next day, place everything on display again. Tirelessly they are at their post almost every day of the year.
The upstairs apartment directly opposite the market which would be on your right hand side is where I lived for 4 months when I arrived in Cotacachi. I love the Christmas carol Silent Night, and the local “music stall” played it each day for 8 months.
Here the market can be seen on the far side of this picturesque park, a very popular spot – one of my favorites as well.
Thought for your Tour:
Jesus said, “I must work the works of him that sent Me, while it is day; the night comes when no man can work.” (John 9:4) If Jesus knew that He had to work for His Father, how much more, should we not work for Him!
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