Cusco: Andean Textile Workshop with Traditional Lunch Cusco: Andean Textile Workshop with Traditional Lunch
ID: GYG898496-O-1409725
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Dive into Andean culture with a hands-on textile workshop in Racchi Ayllu. Master the ancient art of natural dyeing and weaving, guided by local experts, and craft your own unique bracelet.
Discover the magic of Andean culture through a unique textile experience in the Racchi Ayllu community, located 35 km along the Cusco-Chinchero-Urubamba road. Learn every step of the ancestral textile art process, from extracting and washing alpaca fiber to natural dyeing and creating your own personalized bracelet.
Guided by experts in textiles and Andean traditions, participate in this fascinating process and discover the deep connection between camelids and local culture. By joining this experience, you are directly contributing to a social project aimed at empowering single mothers who have experienced domestic violence, helping them rebuild their lives through textile skills and economic opportunities.
Enjoy a delicious traditional Andean lunch prepared with local ingredients, recharging your energy to continue exploring. Take home a piece of Andean tradition made with your own hands and the satisfaction of contributing to positive change in people’s lives.
Highlights
- Master the ancient art of Andean textiles with a local expert guide.
- 2. Connect with camelids and immerse yourself in Andean culture.
- Enjoy a delicious traditional Andean lunch prepared with local ingredients
- Contribute to a social project aimed at empowering single mothers
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Part of the proceeds supports a social project for single mothers, empowering them through sustainable income opportunities.
You will learn to dye using natural elements, exploring ancient Andean techniques passed down through generations.
Your participation contributes to preserving traditional Andean textile art and directly supports local artisans and their communities.
Enjoy breathtaking views of the Sacred Valley while immersing yourself in this unique cultural experience.
The meeting point is directly at the Andean Colors facilities, Racchi Ayllu, 08670, Peru. Upon arrival, you can access the facilities, and our guide will be there to welcome you and assist with any details before starting the activity.
INCLUDED
- Immersive 4-hour textile workshop exploring ancestral Andean techniques, including spinning, dyeing, and weaving.
- All materials for creating and dyeing your personalized bracelet using natural Andean pigments.
- Take home your handcrafted bracelet as a unique souvenir of your experience.
- Delicious Andean lunch featuring regional dishes and traditional beverages.
- Step-by-step guidance from expert local artisans with generations of knowledge.
NOT INCLUDED
- Transportation to and from the activity location is not included, but assistance can be provided to arrange it for an additional cost.
- Cold beverages are not included. Feel free to bring your own if desired.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
