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Andean Textile Magic: Engaging Weaving Workshop in Cusco
Immerse yourself in Andean textile magic in Cusco with an engaging weaving workshop. Dye your own wool and create your own textile piece while learning from UNESCO-awarded master weavers. Be part of a unique and transformative experience that empowers local communities.
Immerse yourself in Andean textile magic in Cusco with an engaging weaving workshop. Dye your own wool and create your own textile piece while learning from UNESCO-awarded master weavers. Be part of a unique and transformative experience that empowers local communities.
Duration:
1 day
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Qaytu Peru - Upon your arrival to our workshop, you will receive a warm welcome from our artisans, with local traditions of our community. Our local expert guide will receive you and will provide you with all the explanation about our project, textile trajectory, recognitions, the textile industry in general, etc.
Then we will start with our…
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Qaytu Peru - Upon your arrival to our workshop, you will receive a warm welcome from our artisans, with local traditions of our community. Our local expert guide will receive you and will provide you with all the explanation about our project, textile trajectory, recognitions, the textile industry in general, etc.
Then we will start with our experience at the workshop, the first activitie will be going out to collect plants, prepare the wool and dyeing process. for this activitie you will have an assistan who will guide you through the process of dyeing and weaving.
We will provide you all the materials required in the workshop and everything you produce can be taken home.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- All fees and taxes
- Workshop materials included
- Take home your creations
- Tea and coffee
- Lunch
- Private transportation
- All fees and taxes
- Workshop materials included
- Take home your creations
- Tea and coffee
- Lunch
Additional Information
Live this unique experience of dyeing with plants and weaving in backstrap loom technique together with great master weavers of Peru awarded by UNESCO, we want you to be involved, dyeing your own wool, make your own textile piece.
–This is the only tour in Cusco that allows you to live this kind of experiences.
–We don`t just show you the textile…
Live this unique experience of dyeing with plants and weaving in backstrap loom technique together with great master weavers of Peru awarded by UNESCO, we want you to be involved, dyeing your own wool, make your own textile piece.
–This is the only tour in Cusco that allows you to live this kind of experiences.
–We don`t just show you the textile process, you will do the process
–We were honored to receive Jean-Bernard Münh who is the president of the Swiss Commission for UNESCO since 2012.
–This kind of experiences helps local people to give more value to what they do.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Riet_b
Aug 20, 2025
What an experience! - Very nice experience. We were very well received, received a very detailed explanation, were allowed to sit down at a nicely stocked and delicious lunch table.
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Anne_b
Aug 13, 2025
Amazing, educational and fun! - This was one of the most fun and educational things we did in Cusco. It was so great to learn how generations before us have dyed wool, woven and told stories through the cloth and how this knowledge has been passed down. I don't know where to start, I am ecstatic after the course! It was so great to meet women at the center and watch them weave, learn about the craft and to buy handmade products directly from the women who made it. We got to make bookmarks (with good help), and now when I take out the book I always have to admire the bookmark before I can start reading. If I go back to Peru, this is something I will do again - without a doubt!
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Y5992ewlarissag
Jul 18, 2025
- The Cusco textile workshop was an unforgettable experience. I came in expecting a simple demonstration, but was blown away by the depth of knowledge, the hands-on activities, and the warmth of the artisans. We learned about traditional dyeing techniques, alpaca wool, and the cultural significance behind each pattern. Watching the weavers work with such precision was mesmerizing—and getting to try it myself made it even more special. This workshop didn’t just meet expectations—it far exceeded them. Highly recommended!
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Matiasv754
Jul 17, 2025
- Incredible experience to know the Textile heritage of Peru directly from its guardians. Nayda took care of all the details including an exquisite lunch. 100% recommended.
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Courtneydh2459hx
Jul 11, 2025
Inspiring Weaving Workshop Experience - I had such a wonderful time at this weaving workshop — it was far more than just a craft class; it was a full, hands-on cultural and creative experience.
We began by learning about the natural materials traditionally used to dye alpaca wool. The instructors shared insights into the plants, minerals, and techniques that give each yarn its rich, earthy color.
After a delicious lunch, we dove into the weaving portion of the day. The master weavers were incredibly skilled and patient, guiding us through each step with encouragement. I created a small bookmark that I’ll treasure, not just for how it looks, but for the story and experience woven into it.
To top it all off, I brought home three small balls of wool that we dyed ourselves — each a beautiful reminder of the process and the day.
I left feeling inspired, grounded, and grateful for the chance to learn from such skilled artisans.
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Alexa_h
Jul 8, 2025
Colors full of eyes - To do absolutely if you are interested in Andean textiles. Everything is very well explained and everything is beautiful. The practice of weaving is suitable for beginners. You will make exciting encounters and leave you as an expert in textiles, able to differentiate between manual and machine work. And a great opportunity to buy real craftsmanship.
I recommend this activity a thousand times!
I'm going to bed tonight with colors all over my eyes.
Thank you so much!
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Cassandra22022
Jun 22, 2025
If you come to Cusco, you need to book this tour. - Honestly the best experience ever. A gorgeous drive through the sacred valley to arrive at a workshop surrounded by mountains. We met some beautiful indigenous women who led us through the whole process. Picking the leaves to make the dyes, then dyeing some yarn (that we got to keep!), having some fresh fruits, an amazingly delicious lunch, and then learning how to weave! You really get to appreciate why hand woven products are (and should be) priced as they are because of all the hard work and skill that goes into a single piece. We only made such a small piece and it was so tiring and took forever already! Would recommend to everyone.
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John_s
Jun 2, 2025
Do this one... you won't regret it. - This was an amazing experience of learning about the community, weavers, making new friends, learning about ways to dye with organic materials and weaving. The food and conversion was amazing. We learned a lot about each other while learning a new skill. I highly recommend this tour, it was a great experience. The drive through the countryside was all part of the experience.
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Coastal10030158283
May 21, 2025
An inspiring cultural experience - This was truly one of my favorite experiences while visiting Peru. We met a family of incredible weavers with generations of experience. The translator was great at helping us understand the processes that the women were showing us, but it was also lovely to try to communicate with these women just through actions and their patience. Weaving is HARD and I have a newfound appreciation for the work that these women put in to keeping this practice alive in their culture. The whole experience was so sweet, we learned songs and dances from them and showed them some of ours in "American" culture (the Cha Cha slide was a big hit). The food was also incredible. I highly recommend booking this experience - it will inspire you and touch your heart!
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Odyssey19196879388
May 17, 2025
Highly recommended - A true authentic peek into the local artisan culture - This day was one of the highlights of my trip to Peru!
I am interested in foraging and making dyes from plants, so this was an amazing learning experience - but it was so much more than that. The wonderful ladies of the community shared with us knowledge, laughter and the true desire to share their lifestyle and expertise
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