
The Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco was established in 1996 to aid in the survival of Peruvian Inca textiles and weaving traditions. Working with the Center, Quechua speaking people in the region of the former Inca capital are engaged in skill building, community networking and market development. By also researching and documenting complex styles and techniques of Inca ancestors the Center helps to ensure that 2,000 year old textile traditions will not be lost in the next millenium.
The Spinning Loft is trying to help in this mission by providing these fantastic handspun, naturally dyed and backstrap loom woven articles for sale.
This is a coca bag. The bag's fringe that measures about 5.5 inches. The body of the bag is 8.4" x 9.2". The bag has a zippered closing at the top with a long strp that works well for cross body wearing.




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If I ever move again I am buying a smaller house. It’s true. I know you are asking why. Well, I’m gonna tell ya.When we moved to Michigan there were 4 of us. Then Maggie and Ryan came to stay. That made 6 of us. The population of this house has fluctuated between 4 and … Continue reading →
There’s a sweater I have wanted to spin for and knit since it was first released in August of 2012. Lots of times I see a cardigan and want to make it. So I buy the pattern and then it goes to the back of my mind. this one, however, has stuck with me. Maybe … Continue reading →
(Photo thanks to www.annefield.co.nz) Anne Field died on May 29th. I am very sad. Anne was a fabulous weaver and a precise spinner. She was the author of 6 books with one on the way next spring. The Ashford Book of Spinning, my first introduction to her spinning instruction, and was a book that I … Continue reading →

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