The Textile Workshop Experience in Cusco Region

Summary: I had an amazing experience at the textile workshop with Andean Colors! First, they helped me arrange a private taxi from my hostel to the workshop, and then from the workshop to the airport! As soon as I stepped out of my taxi, Paulita handed me an armful of grass and said we were going to feed the llamas, and I knew it was going to be an incredible day. Then I had lunch with Paulita and Miguel and another guest, and it was delicious and very authentically Peruvian! My workshop was with Paulita, and she did an incredible job involving me in the whole process, from learning how to clean wool, to spinning it into thread, to dying it with different natural materials, and then weaving my own bracelet! And I got to keep the wool we dyed! Paulita also showed me how to tell the difference between real alpaca and acrylic yarn. It was honestly one of the most incredible days I've ever had. Also, learning about Andean Colors' mission to help women provide for themselves and their familiar was really amazing. If you want to buy any authentic alpaca garments or souvenirs on your trip to Peru, I highly recommend waiting until you get here! Their boutique is amazing, and everything there is made by one of the women working at Andean Colors and helps them directly. Thank you so much for offering this incredible experience!

Summary: The experience is a must! Miguel and Paulina ran a well paced, fun, immersive workshop against an amazing backdrop! The home cooked food was a perfect treat. We saw an eagle soaring through the sky during our meal. Highly recommend to anyone visiting the region. Thank you again to our wonderful hosts and driver Juan Carlos who got us safely there and back to Cusco.

Summary: Wow what a beautiful experience! The views alone from the workshop alone were incredible but the experience was phenomenal on top of that. The hospitality first off far exceeded my expectations. They prepared a delicious meal for me when it is notoriously hard to prepare food I can eat and Miguel and Paulita were so warm and welcoming. The experience of learning at the hands of Paulita how to clean, dye and weave the wools was fun, straightforward and engaging. Listening to Paulita's stories and learning the ancestral techniques she was taught by her grandmother was a beautiful way to connect to the culture we were visiting. If you are looking for an intimate, crafty experience in a gloriously peaceful setting, absolutely sign up for this tour. Plus meeting the llamas and alpacas the wool came from was a huge bonus.