Immerse yourself in Andean textile magic in Cusco with an engaging weaving workshop. Dye your own wool and create your own textile piece while learning from UNESCO-awarded master weavers. Be part of a unique and transformative experience that empowers local communities.
Immerse yourself in Andean textile magic in Cusco with an engaging weaving workshop. Dye your own wool and create your own textile piece while learning from UNESCO-awarded master weavers. Be part of a unique and transformative experience that empowers local communities.
-
Qaytu Peru - A Private Weaving Experience with Ruth Pimentel
Peru’s Only UNESCO-Awarded Indigenous Master Weaver
Start your journey at our exclusive atelier located in the scenic hills near Cusco, where Ruth Pimentel — a renowned protector of Peru’s vibrant textile legacy — will personally greet you.
During a warm introduction, your host will…
-
Qaytu Peru - A Private Weaving Experience with Ruth Pimentel
Peru’s Only UNESCO-Awarded Indigenous Master Weaver
Start your journey at our exclusive atelier located in the scenic hills near Cusco, where Ruth Pimentel — a renowned protector of Peru’s vibrant textile legacy — will personally greet you.
During a warm introduction, your host will share Ruth’s extraordinary heritage, her UNESCO accolade, and the ancient Andean traditions her work upholds through our social-impact initiative.
Then, the loom awaits you.
Under the guidance of Ruth and other master weavers from Parobamba, you’ll choose seasonal botanicals, hand-dye luxurious baby-alpaca yarn using traditional methods, and discover the calming art of backstrap weaving — a technique handed down through generations of Andean women.
Your custom creation is completed on-site, presented in sophisticated packaging with a signed provenance card — a unique piece to take home.
- Private transportation
- All fees and taxes
- Workshop materials included
- Take home your creations
- Tea and coffee
- Lunch
- Private transportation
- All fees and taxes
- Workshop materials included
- Take home your creations
- Tea and coffee
- Lunch
You don’t just watch. You create.
This is not merely a demonstration — it’s a full immersion experience. Use ancestral plant-based techniques to dye your own yarn. Weave your own textile on a traditional backstrap loom. Depart with something you crafted, not something you purchased.
Learn from the best.
Ruth Pimentel is Peru’s only Indigenous master…
You don’t just watch. You create.
This is not merely a demonstration — it’s a full immersion experience. Use ancestral plant-based techniques to dye your own yarn. Weave your own textile on a traditional backstrap loom. Depart with something you crafted, not something you purchased.
Learn from the best.
Ruth Pimentel is Peru’s only Indigenous master weaver recognized by UNESCO. Work alongside her and her family — the true custodians of this living tradition.
The only experience of its kind in Cusco.
No other tour provides this level of hands-on access with a UNESCO-honored weaver. This is as authentic as it gets.
Trusted at the highest level.
We had the honor of hosting Jean-Bernard Münch, President of the Swiss Commission for UNESCO, who experienced this workshop firsthand.
Travel with purpose.
Every visit directly supports local artisans and reinforces the value of their ancestral craft. Your participation helps keep this tradition alive.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
