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Andean textiles tell stories… literally!

Andean textiles tell stories… literally!

Andean textiles, peruvian texitles

Did you know that Andean textiles tell stories? The Quechua language is an oral language – it was never traditionally written down. Communication was always expressed verbally. Without writing, you may wonder how Quechua communities recorded historical events or other observations for posterity. Well, it was through textiles!  

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Stunning textiles, natural dyes and empanadas…

Stunning textiles, natural dyes and empanadas…

peru volunteer experience

Shelayne Mulholland was our most recent Threads of Peru fashion design intern. She came to us from Vancouver fresh out of her Bachelors in Fashion Design and Technology with a portfolio full of natural dying and an intense passion for ethical slow fashion.

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Choosing Ecofriendly kids toys

Choosing Ecofriendly kids toys

Eco friendly kids toys, awamaki rabbit ear hat

As a parent, every day we make decisions about doing the“best” for our children.

When you have a baby, your world turns upside down – as you experience some amazing life changes! Not only do you have a little being that depends on you for all their needs – but a lot of decisions that may not have seemed so vital before!

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