That’s often said, along with “a picture is worth a thousand words.” But not necessarily. Imagine your favorite play or movie without words. Imagine the US Constitution in pictures. Enough about that, though. I’m skipping the words this week to share a few photos from an amazing event, Tinkuy de Tejedores, in Cusco, Peru. The event is still in progress, and you’ll see and hear more about it later, but for now just revel with me in the color, energy, and international babel as like-minded people come together. Wish you were here.
—Linda Ligon
An Elder weaver from the village of Acopia who appears in Faces of Tradition was an honored guest at Tinkuy.Tinkuy de Tejedoras began with a grand parade in Cusco. Here, Nilda Callanaupa and Marilyn Murphy join members of Andean Textile arts to lead the throng.Weavers from Santo Tomas coordinate their wardrobes for Tinkuy.The young men weavers of Chahuaytire take their craft seriously–and it shows in the excellence of their textiles.Hats express individuality, community solidarity, and joy among Andean weavers.
