This tunic is made from 120 small tie-dyed pieces of cloth. It is from the pre-Inca Wari culture, and is over 1,000 years old. Wearing one was a sign of prestige.
This guide is designed to help students in the Peruvian Ethnopharmacology & Traditional Medicine class prepare to visit Peru.
The Library has a collection of novels, travel guides, cultural & historical guides, as well as some general travel resources to acquaint you with the culture, arts, and history of this magnificent country -- home to some of the oldest civilizations and the most diverse ecologies on Earth.
Please visit us to check out any of the books listed here. If you discover a resource you would like to suggest please contact the guide author.
For more information about the class please contact the Office of Global Initiatives.
Happy Travels!