La transferencia cognitiva de la iconografía del indumento ancestral de la comunidad Salasaca

Abstract

The research on cognitive transfer of the iconography of the ancestral clothing of the Salasaca community, its main purpose is to keep alive in the memory of society the identity characteristics that differentiate it from other communities, fostering cultural value. Nowadays it can be observed that the iconography embodied in the original garments, are losing their significance on the part of young people who no longer use this type of clothing, which is why it is essential to carry out a study in which it contains the relevant data on the culture, identity, typologies of the clothing and festivities of the community to revalue their significance and use by the new generations. For the study a succession of quantitative and qualitative steps appropriate for the object of study was carried out, starting with an interview with experts to obtain the necessary indicators for the application of the interview, this interview helped significantly to understand the importance of the transmission of knowledge and at the same time determine the types of attire they use for different acts such as the ceremonies, rituals and festivities of the Salasaca community. After the analysis, the community interview is carried out to check the aforementioned and to determine what is the most representative clothing for the community and to derive the corresponding iconographic card from each part of the clothing, with its symbols, iconography, tools and materials, significance. For lego establish the appropriate means for cognitive transmission of ancestral knowledge. For the development of the proposal after the necessary collection of information, it is possible to determine that the most appropriate medium for this transmission to the new generations is the use of technology as a dynamizer of knowledge in a didactic and interactive way, which will help to the community to encourage and revalue the use of the ancestral clothing and in this way to make known to the community the true significance and to make a great contribution to the Heritage intangible Culture. Finally, from this study can be expanded to the rest of the clothing of the community and at the same time be a hotbed of research for the rest of the country's communities to consolidate the oral heritage that will be beneficial to maintain the identity and heritage of the communities.