Quipu Necklace | 18"

The Quipu necklace features a twisted braided effect inspired by ancient weaving techniques. Quipu are recording devices fashioned from strings historically used by a number of cultures in the region of Andean South America. Although the Quipus that remain are not fully understood, we do understand that many of the knots represent numerical data, perhaps for astronomy or agricultural purposes.

18” in length | 2mm width | 18k gold filled | made in the US

Gold filled is when a solid layer of gold is mechanically and permanently bonded with heat and pressure to a base metal. It consists of a higher amount of gold than plated, and can maintain its quality and appearance when well-cared for.