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Cusco craftsmanship as part of my cultural identity


As an Andean and Quechua-speaking woman from the Yanacocha community in Chinchero (Cusco), I have always wondered about the meaning of cultural identity. According to Jaime Fisher, it is the sense of belonging to a specific social group it differentiates us from others. All this is shown in the ethnic groups, languages, beliefs, customs, festivals, rituals, and ceremonies, thus manifesting lifestyles and…

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Table runner, the protagonist of our dining room


I wanted to show you how our dining room was decorated with the new table runner I brought from Peru. This beautiful table runner is handmade with 100% alpaca wool dyed naturally by artisans in Chinchero, a district of Cusco. I love the colors, but overall the design and iconography of Chinchero (Cusco) are represented on it. Now we are ready…

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A short but wonderful trip in Cusco


It’s been ten years since I last visited Cusco, and for me, it is the best city to recharge energy. With its beautiful blue sky (if it is not rainy season, of course) and the kindness of its people, my mom, Thiago, and I enjoyed those four days. It was the 7th time I had visited this beautiful city, and…

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Cultural heritage and textiles in Chinchero, Cusco


After a few years, I traveled to my dear country Peru with my little Thiago to visit the family and Cusco with my mother. During those four days in Cusco, we learned more about our culture and its traditional fabrics at the Apu Antasaqa Artisanal Association. This association is located in the district of Chinchero in the province of Urubamba, which is…

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Inspiration room: Inkaterra hotel room


Nothing like a comfortable hotel room and decorated as in this image. Colorful details, soft textures and patterns in natural materials such as textiles and wood. Do you wonder where this hotel is located? If you plan your trip to Cusco and Machu Picchu, you could stay here. Luxury, right? Source: Inkaterra

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