A Tourist and Alpacas

A Tourist and Alpacas

By Fidelus Coraza Morveli (translated by David Knowlton)

Andean women weave traditionally and in that is so much meaning. By weaving they create a world and social life. Tourists may be attracted to their weavings because of the unusual tightness of the weave and the colors but they miss the rich meanings in weaving and especially the way, like a web, weaving provides the warp and woof of life. This is true, unless the look more deeply. Read the rest of this entry

San Blas’ Handicraft Fair

San Blas’ Handicraft Fair

San Blas’ Handicraft Fair

By Hebert Edgardo Huamani Jara (translated by David Knowlton)

One Saturday I went to the ancient neighborhood of San Blas, known for its handicrafts.   As I walked through its zigzagging streets I was enchanted with the colonial houses raised on Inca walls that are still visible.   Its blue balconies shine from brightly colored geraniums in terracotta pots. Read the rest of this entry