Museum-shop «traditional textile center of Cusco»

The Centro de Textiles Tradicionales del Cusco is a non-profit organization founded in 1996, when in this region of the Ande the traditional fabrics created in the ancient pre-Columbian cultures of Peru were in serious danger of disappearing forever. Young people had stopped weaving and textile knowledge was only in the hands of the elderly and old.

The objectives of the Center are: To rescue, disseminate and promote traditional fabrics by providing assistance to weaving communities. By conducting research and documenting styles, techniques and designs, the Center helps preserve the weaving tradition for future generations.
Visit our museum Weaving Lives on Av. Sol 603, Cusco, Peru and learn about the traditional weaving process through examples of the finest textiles from the Cusco region. Discover ancient techniques that weavers have recovered and explore textile traditions that are still being kept alive. The museum Weaving Lives provides a unique look into how textiles are used on a daily basis and throughout the lives of the people of Cusco. It’s a great stop for textile enthusiasts, families and the intrepid traveler alike.