For the Aymara and Quechua Natives in the South American Andes, textile art has been the major creative outlet. Beautiful hand-woven textiles have been a tradition in Bolivia for centuries; there are several areas where natives produce a great variety of handicrafts using different techniques and materials. Weavers in the lowlands weave cotton textiles and baskets from grasses and palm fronds, while those in the Andes use wool from alpacas, vicuñas and sheep. Alpacas and vicuñas have finer wool and are less damaging to the soil than sheep.
Location: La Paz, Sucre
Duration: 5 days