Tinkuy
"If
you're one of the host of people who
say
that Peru is on their wish list of
best
textile places to go, you'll
never find
a
better excuse."
TINKUY
de TEJEDORES: A Gathering of Weavers
The Sacred Valley, Peru
Nov. 5-8, 2010
Tinkuy de Tejedores
("tinkuy" means "gathering" in Quechua,
the native language of the Peruvian highlands) will occur
in the Sacred Valley near Cusco on November 5–8, 2010.
This event, focusing on weavers and their cultural traditions,
is organized by The Center of Traditional Textiles of Cusco
(CTTC) with the support of Andean Textile Arts.
Tinkuy
de Tejedores
includes:
- Presentations
by indigenous weavers from the Americas
- Illustrated talks
on Andean textiles by noted scholars
- Hands-on workshops
and informal gatherings
- Post Conference
Tour for a limited number of North American attendees
Travel Packages
with various options are available.
To learn more or to obtain registration materials for Tinkuy
de Tejedores 2010 conference and tours, follow the links
at the top or bottom of this page.
Tinkuy
Brochure - Registration
for Conference and Workshop Only - Benefit
Tour - Basic
Travel Package
