Herringbone describes a distinctive V-shaped pattern usually found in woven twill fabric. Rooted in ancient origins, the herringbone pattern dates back to Egyptian and African cultures where it was used to fashion decorative jewelry and basketry. Today it has many applications including hardwood flooring. It is so named because it resembles the skeleton of a herring fish. Here I have applied it to this Chullo, or earflap hat, for a combining of cultures. The Chullo is a Peruvian style of hat with earflaps made from vicuña, alpaca, llama or sheep's wool. Chullos have been used in the Andean Mountain region since pre-Hispanic times and wearing different types and colors has a significance among the Andean natives. The Herringbone Chullo pattern is available on this blog.
