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A Tip of the Hat<\/h1>\n
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By\u00a0Jorge Mendez Urrea and Juliana Vegalara<\/p>\n
Colegio Nueva Granada | Bogot\u00e1, Colombia<\/p>\n
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The hat known as a <\/span>sombrero vueltiao<\/span><\/i> is one of the most representative symbols of Colombia<\/strong>. It is made from <\/span>ca\u00f1a flecha<\/i> (arrow cane), a tall grass that grows on the Caribbean coast. Artisans transform pieces of cane into black and white strips, which are then braided to create different geometric patterns.<\/p>\n History<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Sombreros vueltiaos come from the Caribbean region in the north of the country where the Indigenous Zen\u00fa live. These hats have been produced for hundreds of years, renowned for their combination of ample sun protection and intricate designs. Because each hat is made by hand, the finest ones can take a month to finish.<\/p>\n The name\u00a0vueltiao<\/em> comes from the Spanish word vuelta<\/em>, which means \u201cturn.\u201d The artisans make many turns as they assemble the hat in concentric circles.<\/p>\n Hair Flair<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n A sombrero vueltiao\u2019s quality comes from its pattern and flexibility. A hat\u2019s pattern is determined by how many colored strands it has. The greater the number of strands, the more complex, time-consuming, and valuable the end result. A sombrero vueltiao must also be flexible enough to be carried in the wearer\u2019s pocket and emerge unharmed.<\/p>\n Sombreros vueltiaos have also made their way into the country\u2019s folk music through the cumbia and vallenato traditions. Musicians often choose to wear these hats to show their cultural identity.<\/p>\n Have a suggestion for this story? We\u2019d love for you to\u00a0submit it<\/a>!<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/mathkind.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Colombia-sombrero-man.jpeg” alt=”stilt fisherman in Sri Lanka” title_text=”Colombia sombrero man” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.17.3″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/mathkind.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Colombia-sombrero-GMS.png” alt=”Goats climbing argan trees in Morocco” title_text=”Colombia sombrero GMS” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=”4.27.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Blank” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_css_main_element=”display: none; ” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Blank<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Math Resources” open_toggle_text_color=”#0a1766″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_text_color=”#0a1766″ toggle_font_size=”18px” open=”off”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Social Justice Question” open_toggle_text_color=”#0a1766″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_text_color=”#0a1766″ toggle_font_size=”18px” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Due to the popularity of sombreros vueltiaos, street vendors try to sell cheap, foreign-made imitations to tourists. These mass-produced counterfeits deprive local weavers of profits. In the town of Tuch\u00edn, for example, 90 percent of the residents depend on income from the hats they make by hand. What would you do to fix this situation?<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Explore Further” open_toggle_text_color=”#0a1766″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_text_color=”#0a1766″ toggle_font_size=”18px” open=”off”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Share Your Story” open_toggle_text_color=”#0a1766″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_text_color=”#0a1766″ toggle_font_size=”18px” open=”off”]<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/mathkind.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Colombia-sombrero-musician-scaled.jpeg\")
Sombreros vueltiaos have even been to the Olympics! During the 2004 opening ceremony in Athens, Greece, Colombian athletes marched proudly with black-and-white masterpieces covering their heads.<\/p>\n\n
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