As part of the Weavers of the Clouds exhibition there is a section on the weaving of the women who make up Awamaki, a non-profit organization that connects artisan women in the Andes to global markets. Here is some of the work designed and made by 21 weavers in the community of Walaquilla Kelanca. Each… Continue reading AWAMAKI
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WEAVERS OF THE CLOUDS: TEXTILE ARTS OF PERU
21 June -8 September 2019 at the Fashion and Textile Museum London Weavers of the Clouds brings the captivating designs of Peru to the UK, showcasing some of the world’s oldest and most colourful art and textiles. Peru has a world-renowned heritage of fibre arts and costumes, from a lineage that dates back thousands of… Continue reading WEAVERS OF THE CLOUDS: TEXTILE ARTS OF PERU