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    Cochineal, a little insect and my favorite color palette

    Have you heard of cochineal? Since ancient times, pre-Inca civilizations (Peru) have traditionally used a series of natural dyes as a color palette for making their garments such as blankets,…

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  • Ayacucho tapestries and visiting Artisan Emilio Fernández Quispe
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    Ayacucho tapestries and visiting Artisan Emilio Fernández Quispe

    Emilio Fernández Quispe is an artist and craftsman, born on July 20, 1964, in Vinchos, Ayacucho. He and his family create textiles, embroidery, altarpieces, Ayacucho tapestries, cushions, and ceramics in…

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    Cusco craftsmanship as part of my cultural identity

    As an Andean and Quechua-speaking woman from Yanacocha community in Chinchero (Cusco), I have always wondered about the meaning of cultural identity. According to Jaime Fisher, it is the sense…

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    Most popular Peruvian crafts during festivities of the year

    We are close to the end of the year and only two months away from starting to prepare for Christmas. This recalled the different festivities that are celebrated throughout the…

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    Chulucanas pottery, ancient techniques, and unique style

    Chulucanas pottery is handmade in the district of the same name, located in the province of Morropón, department of Piura, on the north coast of Peru. These ceramics are identified…

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  • 10 textile art ideas to display on that wall of your house 04 Mexico
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    10 textile art ideas to display on that wall of your house

    If you are a passionate collector, surely you have at least one wall of your house with pieces of art or crafts brought from one or more parts of the…

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    “Artesanías del Perú: Historía, tradición e innovación” a complete investigation of Popular Art

    I had the privilege of attending the launch of the book "Handicrafts of Peru: History, tradition and innovation", written by art specialist Sirley Ríos Acuña. She exposed us, through an…

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    Halloween wreaths for this 31

    We are so close to Halloween and you still don’t have the wreath for the door of your house? Terrific wreaths, perfect for that night of October 31 and best…

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    Subscription boxes with handicrafts from around the world

    In this blog, we love every handmade product and even more if it has a tradition. In today’s world with new technologies we have so much at our reach with…

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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 also to visit Cusco together with my mother.During those 4…

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