... agriculture. The tocapus are geometric motifs set inside rectangular or square frames. Diamond triangle, crosses and dot are typical motifs. For example, a combination of animal motifs, the diamond, surrounded by triangles, denote a village. Zigzagging ! lines indicate a river, lightenin, or a winding path. Theses colorful weavings make up the typical highland costume symbolizing kinship, ethnicity, gender, rank, ideology and social stature. An elaborate ... ...

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... agriculture. The tocapus are geometric motifs set inside rectangular or square frames. Diamond triangle, crosses and dot are typical motifs. For example, a combination of animal motifs, the diamond, surrounded by triangles, denote a village. Zigzagging lines indicate a river, lightenin, or a winding path. Theses colorful weavings make up the typical highland costume symbolizing kinship, ethnicity, gender, rank, ideology and social stature. An elaborate ... ...

• Word Count: 2269
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: High School