The Puno area of Peru is one of the most economically stressed in the country. It's also the knitting capital of South America. I first started working with 'Minka' a co-op of women and the first in Peru to be certified 'Fair Trade' back in 1990. Their work is very unique due...

Farmers Markets are as good in Peru as they are in Mpls! It's a great social gathering that goes beyond selling. I got to see folks from that outlying villages where we work. AND I got to help Juila sell coca leaves, or at least I tried. Paccha has the biggest Saturday market in the Vinchos...