Textiles Workshop in Sacred Valley of the Incas with UNESCO-Awarded Master Weavers
Posted on : 01 April 2023
Textiles Workshop with UNESCO-Awarded Master Weavers
If you’re looking for a unique and immersive cultural experience in Peru, look no further than the traditional textiles workshop offered in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Led by UNESCO-awarded master weavers, this workshop allows visitors to learn the art of dyeing with plants and weaving in a waist loom, gaining a deep understanding of local traditions and culture.
Upon arrival, visitors are welcomed with the magnificent sounds of the pututo (seashell) and introduced to local customs by our artisans, Pututeros and Varayoc. A local expert guide provides an overview of the project, the trajectory of traditional textiles, and the textile industry in general.
After a tour of the workshop to observe the process of making traditional textiles, visitors begin their immersive experience. They start by going out to collect plants and preparing the wool for dyeing. An assistant is on hand to guide visitors through the process of dyeing and weaving, allowing them to dye their own wool and make their own textile piece.
All materials required for the workshop are provided, and visitors can take everything they produce home with a certificate issued by our workshop and signed by the artisan teachers recognized by UNESCO. The dyeing activity lasts until lunchtime, which is shared family-style with the artisans in the workshop.
After lunch, visitors spend the afternoon mastering the threads to form different motifs in their textile piece, with a personal assistant on hand to guide them through the process. The day ends with visitors taking home the wool they dyed and the loom they weaved.
The traditional textiles workshop is done at QAYTU SCHOOL WORKSHOP, and we are privileged to work with UNESCO-awarded master weavers. This immersive experience is ideal for those looking to get involved in local traditions and culture, and we’re sure it will be an unforgettable experience for all.
In conclusion, the traditional textiles workshop in the Sacred Valley of the Incas is a unique and immersive cultural experience that allows visitors to learn about local traditions and culture. With UNESCO-awarded master weavers as guides, visitors can dye their own wool and make their own textile piece, gaining a deep understanding of the art of dyeing with plants and weaving in a waist loom. Book your spot today and experience this once-in-a-lifetime adventure!
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