Passed down from father to son or from uncle to nephew, the tradition of knitting is part of the life of the Tequille people. The products are greatly admired by tourists who are fascinated by the vibrant colors of the so-called hats (chullos), which are adorned with totemic symbols and with themes of harvest and nature. Knitting skill turns out to be an indicator of masculinity within the Taquile community.

Chullo hats have a meaning in the search for marriage partners. The tradition is that women should choose their partners according to the quality and beauty of their pimps.

According to tradition. it is the father of the bride who needs to check the quality of the chullos before he authorizes the marriage. A test is to put the suitor’s chullo hat in water and, if the knitting is water resistant, it means that the suitor is a good knitter and will be able to marry your daughter.