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Textile Traditions

by Ogeshnee Moodley

Peru

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In the touristy little town of Ollantaytambo, Peru, many people are passing through. While tourism has certainly allowed the town to grow and become more westernized, it also has helped keep traditions alive, even if just for the sake of tourists.
In the touristy little town of Ollantaytambo, Peru, many people are passing through. While tourism has certainly allowed the town to grow and become more westernized, it also has helped keep traditions alive, even if just for the sake of tourists.
This tradition goes back thousands of years and tourism has allowed the industry to flourish and provide a source of income. The crafts are traditionally created with rich, bright colours and basic tools.
This tradition goes back thousands of years and tourism has allowed the industry to flourish and provide a source of income. The crafts are traditionally created with rich, bright colours and basic tools.
Here we see a young mother dressed in colourful traditional clothing who is also partaking in the ancient tradition of hand-woven crafts. Peru is well known for high quality textiles, hand-woven from 100% alpaca wool.
Here we see a young mother dressed in colourful traditional clothing who is also partaking in the ancient tradition of hand-woven crafts. Peru is well known for high quality textiles, hand-woven from 100% alpaca wool.
The daughter of the artisan, is only two years old, and is already alongside her mother to learn the art and some day, follow in her footsteps. Her name is Kikose, and unlike other kids of her generation, she still adorns traditional clothing while playing in the streets of Ollantaytambo.
The daughter of the artisan, is only two years old, and is already alongside her mother to learn the art and some day, follow in her footsteps. Her name is Kikose, and unlike other kids of her generation, she still adorns traditional clothing while playing in the streets of Ollantaytambo.
Whilst mother must work on her craft in order to gain an income, and daughter must sit idly close by, it is still an enjoyable bonding experience for the two. One which, I'm sure, they will both treasure for years to come. And one, which warms the heart of passers-by and provides an insight to the internal relationships of family in Peru.
Whilst mother must work on her craft in order to gain an income, and daughter must sit idly close by, it is still an enjoyable bonding experience for the two. One which, I'm sure, they will both treasure for years to come. And one, which warms the heart of passers-by and provides an insight to the internal relationships of family in Peru.

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