Amaru
Region: Cusco Province: Calca District: Pisac Altitude: 3,600 msnm
The community of Amaru is located on the east side of the district of Pisac. The Actual population of the Amaru community consists of a 200 families; who choose their own representative who has total authority for a period of 2 years. its rincipal economy is based on agriculture and animal industry. To help supplment their income, the communities have organized activities to teach the world about their ancient heritage and culture. The Amaru community offer to their visitors’ one of the most relevant traditional activities, the textile process. They will teach the entire processes of creating each textiles, from the dying the wool with natural plants until the final product. For the etchno botanical lovers, the locals will teach their knowledge about natural plants used in traditional medicine. Decode the mysteries of Andean Iconography through the weavings of the Yachaqs. Learn the ancient flat weaving techniques of Pisaq, transmitted through colors and shapes choosen by the weaver. Processes such as the shearing of the wool, natural dyes, the spinning, and weaving that are reflected in the bright clothing of the Amaru villagers are explored in this activity.
“ Thanks to the tourism we improved the quality of life of our families, showing our textiles of fine yarns with natural dyes inspired by our daily lives”. Victor Ccana, Community of Amaru.
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