Note their hand-made tapestries are different from other Indian groups in Ecuador.

Note also the gated car park. Leaving your car on the street at night is not recommended.

Unique to the Salasaca are the purple and deep red scarves. dyed with cochineal, a natural dye that comes from the female insects that live on the Opuntia (prickly pear) cactus.
This puts the outdoor toilet concept in a whole new light.


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