https://digital.centerforknitandcrochet.org/files/original/d038e12a063a6cca8a98ec3209f97d84.jpeg 2f903764d281a8099d49faa5e60bf3ca https://digital.centerforknitandcrochet.org/files/original/83eca179f31815eb711fdb9e64e1d138.jpg 3e6ce6a2d6bccdfa8ea7889fbccdeaab Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Community Collection Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2018.01 Description An account of the resource <h2><strong>Add to CKC’s Community Collection</strong></h2> CKC invites you to share your treasures in our Community Collection. We built this resource to help you preserve and share the items that are meaningful to you and their stories, and to help you find out more about these items from community members, if you choose, when not much is known about them.  <br /><br />Generally, we are looking for items that are handmade using knitting or crochet.  Please follow this link to read what we envisioned you might want to share when we built this resource: <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTeiI7JDVzEhkjT2N6fo4abGkgRmliYQJBmklBsg_8E22XBQ24_eD77jBru_GQpS2B9u0pBHtA1--SY/pub" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Share Your Treasures</a>. You are not limited to what is described there; this resource is for you.  <br /><br /><br /> <p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://digital.centerforknitandcrochet.org/contribution" class="button" target="_blank" title="Link to the online contribution page" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Contribute</a></p> <br /><br />Please be sure to read the <a href="https://digital.centerforknitandcrochet.org/contribution/terms">Contribution Terms of Service</a> and <a href="https://centerforknitandcrochet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/FINAL_CKC-Community-Collection-Content-Provider-License-Agreement_11-29-2023.pdf"><span>Community Collection Content Provider Copyright License Agreement</span></a><span>.<br /><br />Please contact us at info@centerforknitandcrochet.org if you have questions, need assistance, or want to provide feedback and suggestions to improve this system.  We are always seeking ways to better serve the needs and interests of the community.  <br /></span> Still Image Upload at least one image that shows the object in its entirety along with detail views as desired. • Jpeg format • At least 3 MP in size • 300 ppi • Images produced with digital camera to highest quality setting (e.g. superfine, best) are usually acceptable. • Users who want to contribute video or audio files please contact info@centerforknitandcrochet.org for more information. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Coin Purse, Accha Alta, Peru Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Puma, Margarita Huaman Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Ca. 2017 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 4" wide and 3" tall at base; 4" tall and 2" wide at neck Description An account of the resource <p>A hand knit coin purse with crochet or looped bobble decorations made in Accha Alta, Peru, a small Andean community located about 2 hours north of Cusco, Peru.  </p> <p>I purchased this coin purse in Cusco in 2017 at the <a href="https://www.textilescusco.org">Centro de Textiles Tradicionales del Cusco</a>.  (https://www.textilescusco.org).  The CTTC, established in 1996, preserves and sustains the artists of Peruvian Inca textiles and their diverse communities throughout the region by providing a venue for them to demonstrate, exhibit, and sell their work.  </p> <p>The purse is made of hand spun, hand dyed Alpaca yarn.  I recall from my visit that the dyes used are all traditional dyes, including plant dyes.  The knitted gauge is very fine -- approximately 10 stitches and 10 rows to 1".  </p> <p>Artist: Margarita Huaman Puma, b. 1986<br /><br />I often purchase local textiles as a way to remember places I have visited. Studying textiles made for and collected by travelers to various regions of the globe throughout history is endlessly fascinating. </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Jennifer Lindsay Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2020.026 2017 Accha Alta Alpaca Andean bobbles Coin Hand Spun knitting memento Peru Purse travel,