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Impressions of
Peru 2/22/13
The Weaving Demonstration

by Serge Kahili King
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The stage is set up for the demonstration.



The The pots where magic happens.



Jessica and an assistant start by telling us about cotton.



First the raw cotton has to be washed.



Comparing the washed cotton to the raw stuff.



Most interesting was the dyeing process.



The variety of sources for dyes is amazing.



Here are some results.



The intricate patterns used in weaving are passed on by memory.



Some cloth is designed for carrying babies.


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