Color is the essence of the ancient Indian markets of the Ecuadorian highlands: in the native dresses of both men and women, in the fresh produce piled in neat rows, in the bluest sky, the brightly colored designs of hand-woven woolen sweaters and in the naïf paintings of Tigua. Farm products, wares and handicrafts are displayed everywhere on the plazas and the colorful fruits, vegetables and costumes provide countless opportunities for taking pictures.