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Archives: January 2010

Books to Peru

Posted January 18, 2010 @ 8:28pm | by Melanie

Fundacion Comunidad is launching a new project in the Paccha, Ayacucho area. With memorial money from our founder 'Wally Ebertz' we have purchased over 400 Spanish books so far and they...

 

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Filed Under: Foundacion Comunidad | Tags: foundation, education, travel Peru, Ayacucho
 

world class Peruvian weaver

Posted January 18, 2010 @ 8:13pm | by Melanie

Maximo Laura has just returned from Cuba. I am on my way to have lunch at his studio with him tomorrow and get caught up on what he learned during his trip. Maximo is invited around the world to...

 

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Filed Under: Maximo Laura | Tags: tapestry, Smithsonian Native American Museum
 

Spirit of the Andes

Posted January 18, 2010 @ 7:49pm | by Melanie

ArtAndes is starting the 'Spirit of the Andes' journey in Lima Jan 22. This is an experience full of culture, art & history that really allows Peru to reveal it's depth along the...

 

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Filed Under: Peru travel | Tags: travel, culture, art, depth,fair trade
 

The best rug blog ever

Posted January 11, 2010 @ 9:38am | by Melanie

Hand crafted Peruvian rugs are of some of the finest quality weaving in the world. Even the Spanish thought so in 1532 when they invaded Peru. They were a rather barbaric lot, but even they...

 

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Filed Under: Rugs | Tags: textiles