In the middle of the Atacama Desert, in northern Chile, the colors and patterns of Aymara textiles are inspired by the land that is considered sacred. The craftswomen learn the trade in childhood. The weaving techniques, animal raising and devotion for "Pachamama" (or Mother Earth) have been passed on from grandmothers to their descendants for decades. Today, there's concern that migration and development may threaten the ancestral knowledge that has rooted the Aymara cultural identity to the land.
Traditional Work of Aymara Women in Danger of Disappearing
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Chilean women inspired by llamas, desert
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Inspired by Llamas and Mother Earth, Chilean Craftswomen Weave Sacred Textiles
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