Knowledge of the encodings of the knots and colors was suppressed by the Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century, and has not survived although simple quipu-like recording devices are still used in the Andean region.
Widya indik cihna simpul miwah warna kapaksa olih penakluk Spanyol ring abad ke-16, miwah nénten kukuh yadiastun sarana perekam biasa sakadi quipu kari kaanggén ring wewidangan Andes.