Braids 2012 is all over and all the British attendees must be back home now wondering what hit them. Many of the foreign visitors went off to families or packed their things into rented vans and hi…
Buried textiles rarely survive even a few hundred years. But in sites in and around what is now Peru, treasure troves of amazing textiles have been found that are thousands of years old—including b…
THE PALMA BRAID I am going to show you by video how to work the 24-strand Palma braid as I was taught in Peru by a sling braider. The fiber used in the sling braids is generally llama and the stran…
It’s impressive watching the skillful hands of the Peruvian Highland men as they knit away on colorful hats or weave the finely patterned cloth stretched out on a backstrap looms. Not that it should be any more impressive watching the male textile artisans of the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco (CTTC) make exquisite textiles than the women. It just delights me to see these men keeping their rich textile traditions alive.
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Aztec Split Pouch Sport/Hunting Stone Sling: One of the most interesting tools, in my opinion, used by paleo hunters was the sling. Unlike other hunting implements, it could be created on a moment's notice with very little effort and utilizing supplies that were available regardless of where t…
A shepherd's sling is a sling used to throw a projectile such as a stone or marble. It can be used for hunting and self-defense.
Details A quiet llama in a gracious meditative pose invites you to explore the Andean style, starting with Kathiana Quispe's newest accessory. The Peruvian artisan, known for her exquisite designs, presents this leather sling bag whose braided strap allows for a comfortable sensation. The piece, in a palette of warm hues, has a convenient snap closure—accented with floral details— and a zippered interior pocket, allowing you to enjoy your journeys with a carefree sensation. 0.17 kgs 0.4 lbs Bag: 20 cm H x 16 cm W x 7 cm D Bag: 7.75" H x 6.25" W x 2.8" D Stand/base: 150 cm L x 1 cm W Stand/base: 59" L x 0.4" W Drop length: 64 cm H Drop length: 25.2" H Metric US/Imperial 100% leather; polyester lining Features a snap closure Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly Genuine leather may naturally show subtle marks, scratches or wrinkles Clean with a soft, dry cloth Made in Peru Certified and shipped by our office in Peru Product ID: 450737
My favorite ”on the road” project is weaving bookmarks. Many times I find myself at night in a deserted hostel in some small town with no internet access and nothing to do so I enterta…
THE PALMA BRAID I am going to show you by video how to work the 24-strand Palma braid as I was taught in Peru by a sling braider. The fiber used in the sling braids is generally llama and the stran…
I was going to name this post “Taming the Tube” and that would have possibly been one of the weirdest titles I have come up with for a blog post so far but I decided to go with “L…
THE PALMA BRAID I am going to show you by video how to work the 24-strand Palma braid as I was taught in Peru by a sling braider. The fiber used in the sling braids is generally llama and the stran…
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Handmade cellphone crossbody bag. Made from wool , handwoven and knitted . Made in Peru. Zipper closure, braided wool strap.
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