Bolivian Charango Strap – Walaycho Shoulder Strap – Traditional Aguayo Design

Bolivian Charango Strap

Charango / Walaycho Strap Genuine Bolivian import from La Paz, Bolivia. Made from traditional aguayo material on one side for the authentic look for your charango.
Width 3cm / Depth 0.5cm / Length is adjustable from 58-64cm Random colour will be sent. We have displayed a photo to give an idea of the variation in the aguayo design. We sell other accessories, strings and parts for charango. Check our other listings.

Background

Aguayo fabrics are originally used in South America in the Andean culture, in countries such as Bolivia, Peru, Chile and Argentina for women to carry children and take products to the market. The fabrics are a hand made weave, often made from wool, and dyed with natural vibrant colours. If you look at the design of aguayo, you can see that most of them have 3 defined blocks that are the edge or “t’irja” from where the blanket is tied. Then there is “pampa” or the flat part, which is a specific solid colour. And finally, “salta” or the part with patterns or figures. The colours used often indicate the region in which the fabric was made, or the purpose for which it is to be used, such as for specific festivals etc. The process of weaving traditional aguayo is complex and time consuming.

ore information on aguayo here.