Experience the Magic of Andean Textiles: Weaving workshop - Cusco

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1 day (approximately)
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Offered in: English and 1 more

Live this unique experience of dyeing with plants and weaving in backstrap loom technique together with great master weavers of peru awarded by UNESCO, we want you to be involved, dyeing your own wool, make your own textile piece.

--This is the only tour in Cusco that allows you to live this kind of experiences.

--We don`t just show you the textile process, you will do the process

--We were honored to recive Jean-Bernard Münch who is the president of the Swiss Commission for UNESCO since 2012.

--This kind of experiences helps local people to give more value to what they do.

What's Included

Private transportation
All Fees and Taxes
All the materials to do the worshop are included, once we finish our activity you will be able to take home what ever you made
herb teas are included
Lunch will be served in a family style and we will share it with the artisans in the workshop

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We pick up from all hotels in Cusco and sacred Valley, if you are at an AIRBNB please send us your exact location.

What to expect

Upon your arrival to our workshop, you will receive a warm welcome from our artisans, with local traditions of our community. Our local expert guide will receive you and will provide you with all the explanation about our project, textile trajectory, recognitions, the textile industry in general, etc.
Then we will start with our experience at the workshop, the first activitie will be going out to collect plants, prepare the wool and dyeing process. for this activitie you will have an assistan who will guide you through the process of dyeing and weaving.

We will provide you all the materials required in the workshop and everything you produce can be taken home.

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Peru Private Tours

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Excellent Quality
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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