Bolivian Andean Textile Museum

Tucked away in La Paz’s Miraflores neighborhood is a private museum showcasing the county’s most complete collection of weaving, textiles and clothing from the Bolivian Andes.

In order to preserve the ethno-technologies, meanings and communication elements related to the traditional weaving of Bolivia, Waldo Jordan, a passionate researcher and collector, established the Museo de Textiles Andinos Bolivianos (MUTAB) in 1999.
The small, eight roomed museum allows visitors to learn about the weaving processes, styles and textiles from the varying cultures and regions within Bolivia as well as the historic importance of the ancient Andean fabrics that date back more than 3000 years. At the start of the museum is an introductory room which highlights the ceremonial practices involved in the artwork followed by an explanation of the weaving process, the materials used and a map showing where the different weaving are made.