Next Departure April 11th - 24th 2010
We focus on 2 very different areas: the Argentine Northwest, with several strong influences in their textiles. And Patagonia, where the “mapuches” spin not as fine, and weave with no foreign influences, taught from mothers and grandmothers to only the women in the family. We'll also visit some fine Museums. Our tour leader will hold a mini-class in the hotel, teaching how to spin with a mapuche spindle.
Our trips incorporate unique talks, demonstrations, visits with people who have used ancient techniques in their art, Join us to share lively dinner table conversations and a great give and take along the way.
The first remains of spun fibers of Argentina are very ancient, dating back to 6.720 to 7.670 BC. Textiles are of great importance when studying the history of Art in South América. They are the expresion of a culture that resists it’s disappearance and that gives testimony of a world different to the western.
South America Textiles have always been present in every ceremony: they have and will continue being tributes to the monarchs; gifts for warriors; element of religious sacrifice and funerary attire.
During this unique trip with Causana Viajes you will visit remote communities of the Argentine Puna where you will meet weavers, spinners, dyers; see examples of their superbly talented work and learn about their techniques. In many places, you may buy things directly from the people.
We focus on 2 very different areas: the Argentine Northwest, with several strong influences in their textiles. And Patagonia, where the “mapuches” spin not as fine, and weave with no foreign influences, taught from mothers and grandmothers to only the women in the family. We'll also visit some fine Museums. Our tour leader will hold a mini-class in the hotel, teaching how to spin with a mapuche spindle.
Our trips incorporate unique talks, demonstrations, visits with people who have used ancient techniques in their art, Join us to share lively dinner table conversations and a great give and take along the way.
