Experience the Magic of Andean Textiles: Weaving workshop - Cusco
Overview
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.
--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.
Inclusions
- Lunch - Lunch will be served in a family style and we will share it with the artisans in the workshop
- 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
- Coffee and/or Tea - herb teas are included
What to expect
Itinerary
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.
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 information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Guerraursula
July 2019
Tejer en telar de cintura fue una de mis sueños hechos realidad , y más aún con Martina y Ruth que tuvieron la paciencia de enseñarnos sobre esta tradición ancestral, dos grandes mujeres que nos trataron como parte de su familia y nos enseñaron mucho, gracias peru prívate tour por esta oportunidad.
Tejer en telar de cintura fue una de mis sueños hechos realidad , y más aún con Martina y Ruth que tuvieron la paciencia de enseñarnos sobre esta tradición ancestral, dos grandes mujeres que nos trataron como parte de su familia y nos enseñaron mucho, gracias peru prívate tour por esta oportunidad.K1909CAelenal
November 2019
This was such a personal and authentic experience! While Machu Picchu was interesting, it was really crowded and stressful. But this peaceful day with master weavers was the opposite -- beautiful, quiet and totally unique. After a pickup at our hotel in Cuzco, we meandered through the Sacred Val...
This was such a personal and authentic experience! While Machu Picchu was interesting, it was really crowded and stressful. But this peaceful day with master weavers was the opposite -- beautiful, quiet and totally unique. After a pickup at our hotel in Cuzco, we meandered through the Sacred Valley to the weavers' courtyard workshop. During the morning, we picked and prepared leaves, sticks and other materials to make natural dyes, and then we dyed the handmade yarns. Then we shared a lovely lunch and got to weave our own textiles after a beautiful demonstration. I will never be able to look at textiles in the market the same way again -- my respect for this art has greatly increased. Luckily, I was able to purchase a garment right there at the workshop. I have already worn it, but it is so gorgeous that I plan to hang it in a display case on my wall when I get home.Mela_d0r
November 2019
I already was looking for a traditional Peruvian textile workshop since a long time and I was really happy to have found this one in the Sacred Valley. I can say without a doubt, that my expectations were more than fulfilled and I would totally recommend this workshop!!! I was able to spend an in...
I already was looking for a traditional Peruvian textile workshop since a long time and I was really happy to have found this one in the Sacred Valley. I can say without a doubt, that my expectations were more than fulfilled and I would totally recommend this workshop!!! I was able to spend an incredible and informative day with Edwin and his family. On the ride to Calca, Edwin told me many interesting facts about Peru and the Inka culture and additionally I was able to practice my Spanish a bit. On the courtyard of Edwin`s family, I was really warmly welcomed. I get to know there many interesting steps in the whole textile process from a family which is well-known for practicing this handcraft since a long time now. I could not only watch this whole process, I even could be part of it and do all the steps on my own- from the spinning of the wool, picking the plants for dying the wool and in the end, I was able to weave a hairband and to take it home. At noon I was invited to sit at a table together with the whole family and to eat and get to know traditional Peruvian dishes. The family was incredible friendly, familiar and generous- I felt like being part of the family and by the way I could learn some words in Quechua language. The price for the workshop is not very cheap, but was definitely worth it. This price now also is understandable for me, since I experienced the whole, complex and time- consuming process of this artisanry. Moreover it is a good way to support this work and to uphold the traditional textile handcraft. Once again, a big THANK YOU to Edwin and his family for an unforgettable day- I wish I have had more time to learn the whole process in detail. Also a big thank you for the many great, memorable photos of this day- Edwin by the way is an excellent photographer ;)matiasobando
October 2019
To see the master weavers of Cusco awarded by Unesco move the fingers, that moment, is one of the most intense moments I have had in my life: extremely beautiful to see. If you like textiles, then this experience is a MUST! Totally recommended.
To see the master weavers of Cusco awarded by Unesco move the fingers, that moment, is one of the most intense moments I have had in my life: extremely beautiful to see. If you like textiles, then this experience is a MUST! Totally recommended.Katjusic
October 2019
After many hikes we did around Cusco we just wanted to spend a relaxing day and see the Sacred Valley. We booked the tour online, just the tour not the buffet lunch - we thought it was too expensive to pay 19$ for a buffet lunch as we are not big eaters and we are great food in Cusco area for far...
After many hikes we did around Cusco we just wanted to spend a relaxing day and see the Sacred Valley. We booked the tour online, just the tour not the buffet lunch - we thought it was too expensive to pay 19$ for a buffet lunch as we are not big eaters and we are great food in Cusco area for far less. We decided not to go to Pisac ruins and climb up Ollantaytambo as we were really tired and also we already paid the 70 soles tickets when we went to Moray and Maras and didn’t want to pay again and we’re glad that we did it. We had such a fun day! Our guide Edith was knowledgable and full of fun and interesting information about the Sacred Valley. Our first stop was to see Llamas, Alpacas, Vicunas - I love them so it was great! Continued to Pisac, then went for lunch - we didn’t want a buffet so there were not a lot of options for us, too bad that we didn’t know that Ollantaytambo was such a cute city with plenty of food options. Ended the tour at a place where they make all those beautiful clothes from alpaca. All in all a day well spent!Wheeyzer
September 2019
I went on a day long excursion to learn traditional Inka methods of weaving and dying fabrics. Wow! Did I get so much more. Firstly, Edwin is amazing. He is a wonderful guide with a wealth of knowledge. He picked me up at my hostel in Cuzco and took me to the workshop in Calca, telling me about I...
I went on a day long excursion to learn traditional Inka methods of weaving and dying fabrics. Wow! Did I get so much more. Firstly, Edwin is amazing. He is a wonderful guide with a wealth of knowledge. He picked me up at my hostel in Cuzco and took me to the workshop in Calca, telling me about Inka history along the way. When we got to the workshop, we were greeted by his sister. She is a well-known skilled artisan in the area. The family goes back at least 4 generations of Inka weaving and dying. I learned about the alpaca wool used, the plants used to dye the fabric, how to make different dyes, learn techniques of ancient weaving, had a family feast (Yes, a feast!), danced, and laughed. An incredibly warm and generous people! I even kept the dyed yarn I made and bracelet made. The even have a store where you can buy ponchos. This is not one to be missed. The price was around $100 USD for transportation, class, food, yarn, and bracelet). Highly recommend!!!