The industries are few, the growing of wine, breeding of silkworms, making of agricultural instruments, printing and the manufacture of laces being the chief.
Hand-made laces of admirable workmanship are made in some localities, especially on the plateau about Quito.
Elastic based shoe laces that do not require any tying.
Our premier quality slave hood laces up at the back, and has a leather blindfold and gag which attach using press studs.
Velcro fastenings are useful for children who cannot fasten laces.