Journal

July 15, 2021

Tiwanaku Remembered

You may or may not have heard of Tiwanaku (or Tiahuanaco/Tiwanacu). It is a major pre-Columbian civilization located in Bolivia known for its ruins and now […]
December 3, 2020

Mantas de Cholita

Turning the corner with macrame. Nearly one hundred years ago Bolivian Cholitas took on this handwork. Like their knitting compatriots, rounding or squaring the corner is […]
November 20, 2020

Sucre Market and Wedding

  What were we doing 30 years ago? While quarantining we found photos of a harrowing trip to a village known for amazing weavings. Hitched a […]
November 20, 2020

The Arroyo Three Piece

The sun rising above the altiplano, embroidered directly on these new hand knit gloves, hat and scarf. This has us looking forward to hiking in the […]
November 18, 2020

That Victorian Velvet Look

Victorian Velvet Remember Downton Abbey? I couldn’t get enough of their beautiful clothing. Can’t believe it was all hand made. The fabrics and colors and textures […]