Sacred Valley Textile Workshop with Dyeing and Weaving in Cusco
by Peru Private Tours
Overview
This workshop takes place in the Sacred Valley near Cusco and lasts about 24 hours, including travel time. Participants learn traditional dyeing using plants and weaving with the backstrap loom technique. The workshop is led by master Peruvian weavers recognized by UNESCO. Guests actively participate by dyeing their own wool and creating a textile piece during the session. Private transportation is provided to and from the workshop location. Lunch, tea, and coffee are included. All materials needed for dyeing and weaving are supplied, and participants keep the textile they make. This workshop supports local artisans by promoting their craft.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Private Weaving Atelier Near Cusco
The visit begins at a private workshop located in the hills near Cusco, where Ruth Pimentel, an indigenous master weaver recognized by UNESCO, greets guests. She explains her family heritage, her UNESCO award, and the Andean textile traditions preserved through a social-impact project. Participants then work at the loom themselves. With guidance from Ruth and master weavers from Parobamba, they choose seasonal botanicals, hand-dye baby-alpaca yarn using ancestral methods, and learn backstrap weaving, a technique passed down through generations of Andean women. The finished piece is completed on-site and given in packaging with a signed provenance card.
480 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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