 | Recently we had two women come to campus from the center for Traditional Textiles in Cusco. Nilda Alvarez is the founder of the Center and she came to teach classes and give lectures with the help of Antonia. Both women were absolutely amazing weavers to the point of gape-jawed staring. | ||||||||
| Here's me in one of the gorgeous ponchos for sale at the trunk show accompanying the visit. I put it on and reveled in the glory. I put it back, but I felt good that the asking price reflected quality of the work and the intensity of the profession. |
Here's a table full of wonderful and spectacularly beautiful things for sale. The method of weaving used here is a warp faced technique and the colours are all natural dyes or natural alpaca colorations. I could go on and on about the technical mastery of these works, but just trust me, they're truly something exceptional and unique.
And here's a little something from me! Part of the ongoing project that will culminate in the Hatton Gallery show the end of this month. Pins! Tape!
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