
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.
These scarves are beautifully woven and the drape is fantastic. 72" x 7"
made by Apoza Pumayalli Lizbeth of Chinchero




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I’ve just returned from a lovely weekend in Ohio. I was teaching at Stringtopia in Lebanon and held at the Golden Lamb Hotel which is Ohio’s oldest operating hotel. If I remember correctly it was established in 1817 and lots of well known people have stayed there, including Sara Lamb and Abby Franquemont … Continue reading →
When I was young we would all go to my grandmother’s house on Saturday afternoons. She held a ceramics class for us. She and my mother would go to ceramics every week and paint and decorate ceramic items. They would also buy unfired greenware for us to paint. we learned how to get rid of … Continue reading →
So I’ve been combing a lot lately. And I was thinking while I was combing about how some of you might feel a little afraid of the combing. Maybe it looks like a lot of work or maybe the combs look scary or you’ve heard that there is too much waste involved, but hand … Continue reading →
threesheeps: @bjsebeck one more thing to worry about with my flyer& bobbins inside. Packed specifically in my carry on for safety from baggage handlers.
about 7 hours ago
threesheeps: I'm finally eating the box of chocolates I got in my bag at Stringtopia. I decided chocolate was called for.
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threesheeps: @Faiche_Stiabhna i think they shouldn't say you can have a carry on and a personal item if there isn't actually space for that.
about 10 hours ago
threesheeps: And, why do they say they will check it as a courtesy? It's not really a courtesy. There's no choice.
about 11 hours ago
threesheeps: Also, why on every flight am I in the group that boards last.
about 11 hours ago
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