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25:00 What role does innovation play in your tradition? Rosa: Innovating in types of products-laptop cases; dresses, ect- but not in terms of techniques. 26:30 Audience Questions 1. Anything in the works that identify smaller social groups like family Timoteo: Indicates that garments infused with symbolism showing position in social hierarchy. Describes symbols: Pink/green: bachelors Red: married men Blue: People of high status other examples given Rosa: Younger women wear more colors, more intricate designs. Hatworn is for unmarried women; married wear black hats. Alfonso: Does not create utilitarian pieces; mainly tapestries. Innovation comes from preserving dyeing techniques that were nearly lost. Work is an homage to preHispanic traditions. 36:00 Shown: -Three women bringing gifts to Pachamama -Three levels of the world. 40:00 2. Have artists branched out to international markets? online? Rosa: Emphasized her cooperative represents10 communities. Do have an online presence. Attached international festivals when invited Also, invite local tourists within Peru. Alfonso: Because of artistic nature, works are not produced in large quantities; sometimes take 5 months But; have school: younger students more web savvy. 45:00 3. What kind of fibers used...?