Fajar/ceñir/envolver. Chumpi y fajas. Objetos y prácticas de vestir de indias y guaguas en Potosí y La Plata, siglos XVI y XVII

Indigenous women and babies in colonial Potosí and La Plata (16th–17th centuries) adapted traditional garment practices, particularly the use of chumpi or girdles, to navigate new social and political realities. This study reveals how belting, binding, and wrapping practices were not only functional but also carried cultural significance, reflecting indigenous agency in reshaping colonial dress norms. By analyzing the term 'chumpi' within its broader vestimentary network, researchers demonstrate the dynamic interplay between material culture and identity under Spanish rule. The findings highlight the resilience of indigenous sartorial traditions amid policy imposition, offering a nuanced perspective on cultural negotiation in early colonial urban spaces.

Vega, A., & Guerra Araya, N. (2015). Fajar/ceñir/envolver. Chumpi y fajas. Objetos y prácticas de vestir de indias y guaguas en Potosí y La Plata, siglos XVI y XVII. Fronteras de La Historia, 20(1), 200–229. https://doi.org/10.22380/2027468822