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RESCUING CULTURE WITH CRAFTSWOMEN
The craftwomen of the Cooperativa Gente de Sumuncura invite you to join them in a workshop and learn the ancient techniques of wool spinnig, dying with natural elements and loom weaving. These techniques have been transmitted from generation to generation for centuries.

INTRODUCTION
Rescuing culture with craftswomen,  is our invitation to join the members of the Cooperativa Gente de Sumuncura and unveil the secrets of wool spinning, dying with natural elements and loom weaving. You will join these women in a workshop and  work side by side as they teach you how to create "ponchos", "mantas" and other items of clothing.
The perfect invitation to interweave your life with those who share theirs with Patagonia's wind and silence.
 
 INCLUDES
  • Introduction to local wool production.
  • Workshop with the craftswomen of the Cooperativa Gente de Sumuncura. Active participation of visitors in spinning, dying with natural elements and loom weaving.
  • Visit to the Cooperativa de Sumuncura's showroom, where you will be able to appreciate the clothes and accesories these craftswomen make.
 
DESCRIPTION
All our activities include meals (four per day), internal transports and accommodation.
Stay: minimun: half a day. Reccomended: one day.
groups: ten people max.
Season: no restriction.



 

One of the craftswomen of the Cooperativa Gente de Sumuncura spinning wool.


The ancient technique of  loom weaving with still lives in the work of these craftswomen.



The wool used by the craftswomen of the Cooperativa Gente de Sumuncura is produced in this region and is of excellent quality, being one of the finest in the world with an approximate width of 18 microns.

 
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