PATABAMBA & ITS HANDMADE TEXTILES
Patabamba:” means over the fields” in Spanish. It is located over 3800 m.a.s.l. and only 25 km from Cusco. This village is composed of great weavers and farmers that were unknown few years ago. Now their principal economy activities are the agriculture and the handmade textiles.
They make this fantastic works with sheep or alpaca wool. They process this wool and make their own inks of flowers or other plants. This system was used since many centuries ago. Their works are really fantastic always with icons that belong only of the community.
Now 25 families of 120 are associated to promote their wonderful work to give their children education and have extra money to improve their community.
When you visit this unique place, you will contribute with this goal. They will be glad to share with you their way of life.
Come to Patabamba, they are waiting you ready to give you an unforgettable experience.
Patabamba:” means over the fields” in Spanish. It is located over 3800 m.a.s.l. and only 25 km from Cusco. This village is composed of great weavers and farmers that were unknown few years ago. Now their principal economy activities are the agriculture and the handmade textiles.
They make this fantastic works with sheep or alpaca wool. They process this wool and make their own inks of flowers or other plants. This system was used since many centuries ago. Their works are really fantastic always with icons that belong only of the community.
Now 25 families of 120 are associated to promote their wonderful work to give their children education and have extra money to improve their community.
When you visit this unique place, you will contribute with this goal. They will be glad to share with you their way of life.
Come to Patabamba, they are waiting you ready to give you an unforgettable experience.
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