Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Peruvian Fiesta

Peruvian Fiesta
Friday, January 10, 2014 
5:00 - 8:00 PM

Join us as we welcome Nilda Callañaupa to Kansas City, 
We will celebrate with Peruvian Food, Music by Andean Express and dancing!
 Hand woven and naturally dyed Alpaca wool textiles, ponchos Chullo hats and more for sale! 
In the main gallery, a video on the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco, Peru (CTTC) will be on view from 5:00-8:00 PM
Weaving Lives, Engaging History:
Continuing Textile Traditions in the Peruvian Andes
 
December 6, 2013  -  February 21, 2014

Exhibit,Trunk Show, & Holiday Mercado 
Peruvian Fiesta: Friday, January 10, 5 - 8 PM
Closing Reception: Friday, February 7, 6 - 9 PM 


This exhibit and related events will explore the vital traditions of weaving, spinning, dyeing, and knitting in Peruvian highland communities of the Center for Traditional Textile of Cusco, Peru (CTTC), directed by Nilda Callañaupa. The Trunk Show of CTTC textiles and El Mercado will highlight local artisans and various Latin American goods. Inspired by the holiday gift-giving season, this will be the perfect stop for any unique shopping list! Like Mattie Rhodes Center on Facebook or follow on Twitter
 
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Public lecture:
6:30 PM Thursday, January 9, 2013
Atkins Auditorium, Nelson-Atkins Museum of ArtSponsored by Peruvian Connection
Catherine Joslyn "Children of the Inca," and Nilda Callañaupa, "Weaving Traditions in the Cusco Region". 

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