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The Andes
Traditional handwoven Andean apparel & decor
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Crafted by hand, this delightful morral combines rich textures with red, white and rich earthen browns. Artisan members of Peru's Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco first knot the yarn before it is woven on a backstrap loom. The motifs derive from Inca art in an effort to keep the traditional patterns and techniques alive as well as their Andean identity. This texture is known as urpi, which means "dove" in the Quechua language.
The community raises and cares for its own alpacas. The fleece is washed, carded and spun by hand using a pushka, or drop spindle. The dyes come from plants, nuts and tree bark. The next step is one of the most important, as the artisan prepares the warp, or vertical threads for the backstrap loom. This determines the size of the textile, the color combinations, and the patterns that will be woven.
The intensity of color can vary depending on the hardness of the water, the altitude and the local dye sources, making each textile a unique piece of handcrafted art
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Beautiful craftsmanship; partner loves the bag!
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Very much like the fit. The feel of the design. Bought as a gift for. Someone & they very much. Like it as well too. Much respect to the artisan.
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This sling bag is very well made with a nice zipper. It is the size listed but I wish it were 20% larger. I will keep it.
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You can find our alpaca blend shoulder bag 'Earth Dove' by Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco in handbags categories such as Geometric Handbags, Hand Woven Handbags, Inca Handbags, Alpaca Handbags and Alpaca Wool Handbags. Enjoy exploring these sections for other Novica treasures.
"The center's most important work is with the Young Weavers Groups. Every Saturday, children and young people get together in the community weaving centers to learn from their elders."
The Artisans of the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco, based in Peru, works to practice, sustain, and revive ancestral weaving styles, natural... read more