Wiphala

 

Wiphala

The rainbow remains a powerful symbol for communities around the world, many of whom use the rainbow flag to symbolize diversity and respect. The Wiphala, above, is a symbol of communities indigenous to the Andes Mountains, stretching from modern-day Ecuador to Chile. The Wiphala features a diagonal patchwork design with squares in different rainbow colors. Different arrangements of patchwork squares represent different Andean communities.