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Nov 21
Tinkuy de Tejedores: A Gathering of Weavers Part I
Tinkuy de Tejedores (a Gathering of Weavers) took place last week in Cusco, Peru. The three-and-a-half days were jam packed with so much richness—from music and dancing, to learning and fellowship. It seems like the best way to share this event with you is through images. Since it’s pretty difficult→ Read more
Nov 04
On The Cloth Road in Peru: The Sallac Community
View from the Sallac weaving center.→ Read more
Oct 24
Patan Patola: India’s Heirloom Double Ikats
As we neared the end of the narrow, dusty street in Patan, Gujarat, the quiet domestic scene belied the world-renowned workshop we sought. A few women gathered on a first floor veranda to gossip and hang laundry while a chestnut vendor ambled by. Our destination, a modest building with a narrow corner→ Read more
Oct 16
On the Cloth Road in Peru: The Pitumarca Weavers
Reaching the Pitumarca weaving center is quite a lengthy drive from the city of Cusco. But knowing I would soon be with the weavers from this CTTC community made every moment worthwhile. Located in the province of Canchis in the southern region of the highlands, Pitumarca is a small town→ Read more
Oct 08
On the Cloth Road in Peru: The Chahuaytire Weaving Community
Chahuaytire shows off their dyeing skills with gradient colors.→ Read more
Oct 05
From Laos to Peru: A Young Global Artisan Has Weaving Dreams
Do you remember the first time you traveled outside of your state, never mind out of your country or halfway around the world? Or when you attended your first weaving conference and met your “tribe” of other weavers? What about doing both and being only 20 years of age? Let→ Read more
Oct 01
On the Cloth Road in Peru: Visiting the Accha Alta Weavers
Visiting the weavers in Accha Alta this weekend greatly touched my life. Accha Alta is a small community located above the Sacred Valley just a few hours outside of Cusco. After passing through the town of Calca, the winding road climbs past high desert foliage to this 11,750-foot-elevation mountain community.→ Read more
Sep 26
When Not Just Any Handwoven Towel Will Do, Go Organic
I’ve been on a slow journey to replace many household items with artisan-made ones. At the top of the list, are the functional textiles because they’re used daily. My husband, who does most of the cooking, likes to have dish towels ready to grab no matter where he is in→ Read more
Sep 24
On the Cloth Road in Peru: Working with the Artisans
I left the U.S. with big goals and lots of energy towards reaching them. I came to Cusco, Peru, to gain one-on-one experience working directly with artisans and NGO’s. What I didn’t anticipate was how much opportunity and learning was to come.→ Read more
Sep 17
On the Cloth Road in Peru: A Wedding in Chinchero
My second weekend in Peru held a surprise and delight –I had the honor of attending a Peruvian wedding, which coincided with the traditional celebration, Santa Rosa de Lima, in the town of Chinchero. The bride and groom, Lydia and Jorge, decided to marry on this holiday after being asked to host→ Read more
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