My package of gorgeous textiles arrived from @centro_textiles_cusco. I specially ordered these during one of the Trunk Shows that the Centro de Textiles Tradicionales del Cusco and @abbysyarns hosted on Zoom. It was an absolutely incredible event and I'm looking forward to the next trunk show which will be held on Black Friday. For anyone who's interested in purchasing these sorts of textiles, I'd highly recommend checking out both the Centro and Abby's pages to get more information about next week's events leading up to the Black Friday trunk show. It's so incredible to see these woven textiles up close and to know that each one was spindle spun, naturally dyed if dyed, and handwoven with a backstrap loom. Each piece is so intricate and the consistency of both the spinning and weaving is incredible. It boggles my mind just how much time was spent on each piece every step along the way. I'm extremely happy to be able to support the weavers, spinners, and dyers of the surrounding areas of Cusco. The Textiles industry has been suffering greatly during the pandemic as it relies heavily on tourism and well 2 years of no tourism is hitting hard. The lack of tourism affects not only everyone involved in textiles but even those who aren't involved as its effect ripples throughout the communities at large. These trunk shows have helped get these beautiful textiles sold to help make room for all the new work and to continue to support all the families whose lives depend on selling their beautiful work. These two bags were made by Maruja Huaman Callañaupa(naturally dyed) and Justina Auccacusi Quispe(natural colors) both of Chinchero. #centerfortraditionaltextilesofcusco #latinoamerica #cuscoperu #alpaca #cuscotextiles #spindlespun #spintoweave #backstrapweaving #weavingwithhandspun #igspinnersinspiration #spinningyarn #spinnersofinstagram #handspinnersofig #spinnersoftheworld #weaversofinstagram #handweaving #weavingyarns #igweavers

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