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Peruvian Textiles: Create Your Own Bracelet
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118 Ratings
Urubamba
Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of dyeing and textile art in Cuzco. Empower single mothers, interact with alpacas, and create unique garments using natural elements. Join us now!
Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of dyeing and textile art in Cuzco. Empower single mothers, interact with alpacas, and create unique garments using natural elements. Join us now!
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Andean Colors - At ANDEAN COLORS, participants can engage in a comprehensive workshop on Peruvian textiles, crafting their own bracelet or bookmark using traditional techniques. The expansive boutique offers a diverse selection of genuine textiles and exquisite leather products for purchase. Following this, guests can savor the regional flavors…
- Andean Colors - At ANDEAN COLORS, participants can engage in a comprehensive workshop on Peruvian textiles, crafting their own bracelet or bookmark using traditional techniques. The expansive boutique offers a diverse selection of genuine textiles and exquisite leather products for purchase. Following this, guests can savor the regional flavors with a traditional Andean lunch. The experience concludes with a delightful meeting with llamas and alpacas, set against the stunning Andes Mountains, providing an ideal setting for photography.
What's Included
- Work materials for dyeing and weaving
- Lunch provided
- Guided service included
- Food for alpacas and llamas
- Work materials for dyeing and weaving
- Lunch provided
- Guided service included
- Food for alpacas and llamas
What's Not Included
- Carbonated beverages
- Breakfast
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Gratuities
- Carbonated beverages
- Breakfast
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Gratuities
Meal Options
- Abundant Soup - created with the legendary quinoa, corn or wheat of Peru.
- Delicious Main Dishes (varies by season) - prepared with local ingredients and traditional seasonings. Served with purple chicha, a typical drink of the region.
- Abundant Soup - created with the legendary quinoa, corn or wheat of Peru.
- Delicious Main Dishes (varies by season) - prepared with local ingredients and traditional seasonings. Served with purple chicha, a typical drink of the region.
Additional Information
This engaging experience invites participants to be actively involved in every phase of crafting renowned Peruvian textiles. Participants will explore the wool’s texture, cleanse the fibers, and dye them using natural pigments derived from plants, insects, and minerals. Skilled artisans will then guide participants in a knitting technique, enabling them…
This engaging experience invites participants to be actively involved in every phase of crafting renowned Peruvian textiles. Participants will explore the wool’s texture, cleanse the fibers, and dye them using natural pigments derived from plants, insects, and minerals. Skilled artisans will then guide participants in a knitting technique, enabling them to craft their own vibrantly colored bracelet. The experience is rounded off with a delightful traditional Andean lunch and an enjoyable interaction with friendly alpacas and llamas, offering fantastic photo opportunities! Additionally, visitors can purchase high-quality textiles and delightful souvenirs at our spacious boutique. Dive into Peruvian culture in just half a day at ANDEAN COLORS, a superb addition to any itinerary.
Location
Andean Colors
ANDEAN COLORS is located in the Racchi Aylla Community between Cusco and Urubamba, close to the PE-3S Road at KM 35.
08670, PERU
Huayllabamba District
Cancellation Policy
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.
Customer Ratings
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(118 Ratings)
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Myia_s
Dec 1, 2025
Peaceful learning experience, a feast for the eyes and soul - A beautiful experience learning about cleaning, dying and threading wool. What stood out the most was the stunning views of the countryside and the kind hearted Paulita! It was just me there and no other tourists so I felt personally taken care of. Paulita was patient and warm as she taught me the process of creating textiles. I got to walk a curious alpaca Tomas and had a nice lunch at the end. Miguel was kind enough to arrange a taxi. It was 80US for the hour drive round trip.
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Laurie_l
Nov 5, 2025
A Wonderful Experience - First of all ...5 stars is not enough to give this experience. I went into this booking with low expectations, but hopeful. I was expecting something that nice but minimal. I am very happy to say - that is not what we experienced. From the second we arrived, we were transported into a different world. Our guide, Miguel was amazing. We were busy engaging in hands on experiences immediately - from visiting with and feeding the llamas and baby goats to creating our own woven bracelets. The day was full of history, science, color, textures, and culture -all while looking out at the beautiful mountains and listening to the sheep in the pasture below. We weren't just told how the wool was dyed, we actually took part in the dying process. We washed the wool, learned the art of spinning and then patiently guided as we learned to weave the same way people have been doing for generations in this region. After a full experience, we were taken inside for a warm and delicious meal. Our guide, Miguel, sat with us and shared the table while we learned more about the area. I never felt like a tourist - but instead felt like we were being immersed and learning a true craft.
Every once in a while, you experience something when traveling that makes it to your Top 10 list. This was one of those experiences for us. If I return to Cusco again, I will definitely be visiting this place.
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Lee_o
Oct 24, 2025
Great, unusual activity to do from Cusco. - We arranged transport with the tourguide beforehand and extended our tour by adding Maras and Moray - well worth it if you have the time but it is a long way to go (1.5hrs+). The driver was friendly and drove very safely.
The workshop itself was a weird and wonderful explanation of the process from animal fibre to finished product, and afterwards we felt we appreciated the manual process of this so much more. The guides were patient, friendly and helpful. We particularly enjoyed walking with the llamas. Lunch was a lovely soup and a basic main, definitely nice but not as spectacular as other reviews had made out.
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Melissa_m
Oct 23, 2025
We loved our textile... - We loved our textile workshop! We learned a lot and enjoyed the opportunity to get hands-on. Highly recommend.
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258marsham
Oct 5, 2025
Exceptional cultural experience in the Sacred Valley - If you want a rich cultural experience in the Sacred Valley, this is it! Tour guide, Nayda takes you on a ride through the Sacred Valley, complete with picture stops. On arrival you will meet sweet Peruvian ladies that don't speak Spanish, just their native language. They go through the complete process of dying (with natural products), spinning, and then weaving the alpaca wool. You get to do the whole process. A delicious snack of fruits, and then a complete lunch are included. Can't rate this high enough!
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Anikad622
Sep 28, 2025
Fun experience and beautiful scenery - Very fun, hands on learning experience with farm animals and all parts of the textile process, set on a gorgeous picturesque backdrop of the sacred valley - would very much recommend! Miguel and Paulita were wonderful :)
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Cupsofwonder
Sep 24, 2025
An incredible experience of connection with Peruvian textile culture - Through this experience, I was able to know the entire textile process: from the dying and washing of wool, through the spinning process to the principles of weaving — in addition to feeding the alpacas and lamas and walking with one of them. The view of the place is beautiful, and it really is a experience that allows us to disconnect and live more of the present. Thank you very much to Paulita, who taught me so much and gave me this incredible experience, and to the whole team at Andes Colors for the warm welcome. ❤️
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379jannaf
Sep 22, 2025
INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE!!!!!! - This was THE MOST INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE. First - the tiny cooperative is nestled at the edge of a village and overlooks the Andean mountains - the views were spectacular. Our teachers - Miguel and Paulita - were absolutely amazing .. kind, funny, patient (with me when I was getting confused with my weaving) and they took us through the whole process and involved us in each step - start to finish. It was INCREDIBLE. We also got to take the llamas for a walk and hear the stories of how this coop was founded by a very courageous local woman. It feels good to know that part of our money goes to help these women in need. I honestly can’t stop talking about it.. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND- it was THE HIGHLIGHT of my trip!!!!!!
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J8539cbelizabethc
Sep 19, 2025
Wonderful people and experience! - This was the highlight of our trip to Peru! Such wonderful and kind people. As a fiber enthusiast it was so interesting to learn more about how to spin and dye yarn. The llamas and alpacas were a bonus too! They were also able to help coordinate secure transportation from Cusco which was very convenient. Overall a 10 out of 10 experience that we will never forget!!
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Eric_a
Sep 19, 2025
Unforgettable experience - The experience perfectly combines learning new textile knowledge with real contact with nature. The class, very lovingly guided by Paulina, was informative and enriching. His passion and dedication are reflected in every detail.
In addition, the lunch prepared by Miguel was delicious and the perfect complement to a complete experience.
Participating in this experience was not only a gift to me, but also a way to support a great cause behind Andean Colors. An unforgettable experience!
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