Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco
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Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco

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Cusco

"Immerse yourself in the vibrant cultural heritage of Cusco at the Center for Traditional Textiles. Here, visitors are welcomed into a living museum where skilled local artisans cra..."

Living Heritage

Discover the artisans and ancient processes

Local Artisans

Meet the master weavers and creators preserving ancestral knowledge.

Ancient Techniques

Experience natural dyeing and backstrap loom weaving in person.

Authentic Goods

Support local families by purchasing genuine, handmade textiles.

Experiences & Workshops

Walk-in visits are welcome. Check availability for guided tours.

Traveler Reviews

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Gene R

"I did the one day workshop and really enjoyed myself. Although I speak very little Spanish I mostly understood what was required except it did take me until the afternoon to really..."

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Karin Luna

"Ein interessanter und lehrreicher Tag war das und wir hatten es nebst dem hochkonzentrierten Arbeiten auch lustig mit unseren lieben, geduldigen Lehrerinnen. Ich hatte heute den Ha..."

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Chiara Neises

"Super, wenn man sich für Weberei und die traditionelle Weberei insbesondere der Umgebung interessiert. Das Museum ist kostenlos und man kann den Frauen beim Weben zuschauen. Die Pr..."

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Ian Coffey

"One of the things that I really wanted to do when we were in Cusco was to support the local vendors. This shop came recommended to us for local textiles. I'm really happy that we s..."

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Reagan Leonard

"Very interesting museum and amazing to see the weavers at work! The handmade textiles were a bit out of our price range, but after seeing them being woven right in front of me, the..."

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Shoegazer

"Great workshop! Knittings not really my thing, but I found this peaceful and relaxing (although definitely challenging mentally so be prepared to use some brain power!)"

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Megan Gunn

"We did the half day textile class and it was so cool! Our instructors were great - very friendly and helpful"

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Caroline Grubbs

"Great experience, very personal and unique to the area."