Cultural Appropriation vs Appreciation
Cultural appropriation has been a particularly contentious topic in recent years, and a debate that tends to be very polarizing.
Cultural appropriation has been a particularly contentious topic in recent years, and a debate that tends to be very polarizing.
Cindy Weinstein’s first connection with Andean textiles was in her mid-twenties, when she was apprenticing with a tapestry weaver at
In 2020, ATA and the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco (CTTC) completed interviews with several young weavers from communities
While the coronavirus has prevented us from hosting our tours to Peru and Bolivia this year, we’ve been keeping up
Every October, childhood memories are rekindled in the Bolivian Andes during Spinning Week, a competition honoring a life-long skill. The
In August, Andean Textile Arts received an unusual grant request from the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco (CTTC)—to assist
To paraphase Charles Dickens, “It was the worst of times, it was the best of people.” This year has brought
Keeping your textiles on a shelf away from light and potential water damage isn’t enough when it comes to delicate
Spirited conversations with ATA donor Jean Cleavinger revealed that we both grew up in Iowa so it was hard not
“How do I hang this?” Without a doubt, this is one of the most frequently asked questions we hear. Displaying
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