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Archives: 01 2010
Books to Peru
Posted January 18, 2010, 8:28 pm | 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 are in route to Peru this week. The travelers joining Melanie on the 'Spirit of the Andes'...
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Posted January 18, 2010, 8:13 pm | 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 exhibit and talk about his unique work. His tapestries are part of the permanent collection at the...
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Posted January 18, 2010, 7:49 pm | 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 way. Peru is entrenched in tradition and this journey has much to offer the soul. During 16 days of...
Read MoreThe best rug blog ever
Posted January 11, 2010, 9:38 am | 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 realized the quality of the textiles were unsurpassed by none. The textiles were revered more than the...
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