Peru – braciatrix

Incan Women and Chicha Brewing

In the 15th century during the reign of the Inca, elite women continued to dominate the chicha brewing trade and also widely consumed the beverage. For more information of what chicha is please see the previous post on Wari brewing women. Chicha was a ‘fundamental part of the exchanges between ruler and ruled’ according to […]

Wari Brewing Women

Before the Inca, in the years 600-1000 CE the Wari empire dominated Peru and the Tiwanaku reigned in Bolivia. [1] [2] Both societies colonized Moquegua valley including the Cerro Baúl high mesa where the Wari erected monumental buildings, one of which, and arguably one of the most important, was a massive brewery. And who was […]