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A Textile Tour: Pre-loom weavings

By MUTAB
Free cancellation available
Price is $80 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Pre-loom textiles are a traditional and ancient form of hand weaving practiced in various Andean communities from Bolivia. Unlike loom weaving, these pieces are made without complex structures, using simple techniques like braiding and interlacing.

We begin the workshop by creating a small woven piece using two interlaced fibers, as an introduction to this technique. This allows participants to become familiar with the structure, the hand positioning, and the movements required.

Next, we move on to weaving a bracelet using multiple interlaced fibers. The technique is similar to the one used in the previous piece, but the level of complexity increases due to the use of different threads.

Whether you're a craft enthusiast, a lover of culture, or simply curious about Bolivia’s rich textile history, this hands-on tour offers the perfect blend of education and inspiration. Book your textile tour today and weave your own connection to the Andes!

Activity location

  • Museum of Bolivian Andean Textiles
    • 488 Plaza Benito Juarez
    • La Paz, Departamento de La Paz, Bolivia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Museum of Bolivian Andean Textiles
    • 488 Plaza Benito Juarez
    • La Paz, Departamento de La Paz, Bolivia

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A Textile Tour: Pre-loom weavings
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Starting time: 3:00pm
Price details
$80.00 x 1 Adult$80.00

Total
Price is $80.00
Until Wed, Oct 29

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Weaving tools and material

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Step into the vibrant world of Bolivian textile traditions on an unforgettable guided tour of the Bolivian Andean Textile Museum (MUTAB). This unique cultural experience invites you to explore a stunning exhibit of authentic Andean weavings—each piece a testament to centuries of skill, symbolism, and heritage. But this tour offers more than just observation. You'll also have the chance to participate in an engaging textile workshop, where an expert weaver will guide you through the pre-loom weaving technique, an ancient method used long before modern tools. Learn how to create your own woven souvenir using traditional patterns and techniques passed down through generations.

Location

Activity location

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    Museum of Bolivian Andean Textiles
    • 488 Plaza Benito Juarez
    • La Paz, Departamento de La Paz, Bolivia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Museum of Bolivian Andean Textiles
    • 488 Plaza Benito Juarez
    • La Paz, Departamento de La Paz, Bolivia

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