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Supporting the people of the Andes in their efforts to preserve and revitalize their textile traditions Visit Peru With Us This Fall. Weaving through the Andes 25th Anniversary Tour in the Peruvian Highlands Oct 21November 2 Explore Machu Picchu and other archeological sites visit four weaving communities accompanied by legendary Quechua master weaver Nilda Callaaupa Alvarez take part in a natural dye class and enjoy a private museum tour. Textile Traditions of the Peruvian Highlands Visit the Andes from Home Textile Traditions of the Peruvian Highlandsis an inspiring virtual visit with the Andean weavers spinners knitters and dyers of the Peruvian Highlands. Designed for fiber guilds schools and other groups it is an opportunity to travel to this part of the world and be exposed to the areas unique traditional textile arts and cultures.