We were able to visit a weaving coop in a small town in the Sacred Valley (Chinchero). The weaving co-op was called "Winayawa". It is run by a gentleman who houses and feeds the weavers and allows groups like ours to come in and see the techniques they use. The weavers stay approximately 2-3 weeks, then return to their homes while another group comes in. Each of the girls sells their work.
Our leader, Juan Lazo, introduces the organizer of this group.
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| Natural dyes used with the yarns. |
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| Juan with organizer of the co-op. |
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| Weaver demonstrating the use of the drop spindle. |
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| Backstrap weaving, you can see the pattern starting to take shape. |
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| Another view of the backstrap loom. |
Great photos! I love how colorful everything is. Did you buy any woven fabric?
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