Magical Mystery Mantas
My husband loves to explore auctions and occasionally he even discovers a treasure. He came home one day with two
Annual Report Now Available
25 Years of Walking with the Weavers
As we’ve walked with the weavers this past twenty-five years, their pace has quickened. The young weavers hav entered the digital world, becoming as familiar with international culture as they are with their own. Outside industries and money are changing their economic and physical landscape. Climate change is affecting farming and herding. All these changes bring both threats and opportunities.
We are in constant conversation with weavers of different generations to understand how they see their textile heritage and how they want to preserve it. They are determining their future day by day. Our job for the next twenty-five years is to walk with them, to listen, to keep pace, and to support them along the path that they choose.
BOLIVIA 2027
April 13-26, 2027
Visit master artisans at ARTECAMPO and ASUR, immerse yourself in remote Jalq’a and Yampara weaving villages, explore Potosí’s historic silver mines, and witness sunset over the magical Uyuni Salt Flats. From the vibrant Witches’ Market and scenic teleféricos of La Paz to rich folkloric traditions, experience the living heritage and stunning landscapes of Bolivia.
Spots are limited so reserve now!
Andean Textiles: From Ancient Traditions to Living Arts
Join Andean Textile Arts and the Boundary End Archaeological Research Center for an extraordinary journey through Peru exploring the remarkable textile traditions of the Andes, from the ancient civilizations of Peru’s north coast to the living weaving communities of the Cusco highlands.
This special tour brings together archaeology, ancient textiles, contemporary Indigenous textile arts, and the landscapes and communities in which these traditions have developed and endured. Traveling from Lima and the archaeological treasures of northern Peru to the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and the highlands surrounding Cusco, participants will have exceptional opportunities to encounter Andean textiles in museums, at archaeological sites, and as a vibrant, living tradition practiced today.
Textile Traditions of the Peruvian Highlands is an inspiring virtual visit with the Andean weavers, spinners, knitters, and dyers of the Peruvian Highlands. Designed for fiber guilds, schools, and other groups, it is an opportunity to “travel” to this part of the world and be exposed to the area’s unique traditional textile arts and cultures.
My husband loves to explore auctions and occasionally he even discovers a treasure. He came home one day with two
To scratch my long-time itch for a visit to the Andes, in April I joined sixteen other travelers on a
Want a behind-the-scenes look at Andean textile culture? Our triannual newsletter is your source for insider information.