Natural Dyes Workshop in Cusco
1 day
About this activity
Itinerary
Join Aula and our artisan partners from Pichinku for an intimate experience of natural dyeing in the Sacred Valley of Cusco. Nestled in the small town of Lamay and set against the dramatic peaks and fertile farmland of the valley, the Pichinku workshop is dedicated to creating plant dyes using materials and techniques practiced in the Cusco region for thousands of years. You’ll spend the day with Pichinku’s all-female team of natural dye experts, learning from the masters about the local dye plants, foraging for your materials, processing them according to traditional local practices and creating a range of all-natural, vibrant dyes.
Details:
Full duration of the workshop, including roundtrip transportation and lunch: Full day (approx. 7 hours)
Minimum occupancy: 2 guests
The workshop will be lead by the Pichinku team of natural dye experts
Feel free to bring a couple small clothing items or fabric pieces to dye along with the yarn
Open to all ages and all levels! Please let us know if you will be traveling with a child
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Join Aula and our artisan partners from Pichinku for an intimate experience of natural dyeing in the Sacred Valley of Cusco. Nestled in the small town of Lamay and set against the dramatic peaks and fertile farmland of the valley, the Pichinku workshop is dedicated to creating plant dyes using materials and techniques practiced in the Cusco region for thousands of years. You’ll spend the day with Pichinku’s all-female team of natural dye experts, learning from the masters about the local dye plants, foraging for your materials, processing them according to traditional local practices and creating a range of all-natural, vibrant dyes.
Details:
Full duration of the workshop, including roundtrip transportation and lunch: Full day (approx. 7 hours)
Minimum occupancy: 2 guests
The workshop will be lead by the Pichinku team of natural dye experts
Feel free to bring a couple small clothing items or fabric pieces to dye along with the yarn
Open to all ages and all levels! Please let us know if you will be traveling with a child
Included
- Private transportation
- Included in your experience are all dye materials and 3 skeins of yarn to dye and take home with you
- Lunch - We provide a to-go lunch for you to take with you for the workshop
- Snacks - You'll be provided with light snacks over the course of the workshop
Not included
- Bottled water - Please bring your own water!
- Sunscreen or sun protection
- Rain gear
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Most travelers can participate
- If you have any mobility issues, please let us know ahead of time and we will try our best to accommodate you and your needs. Please be aware that we are limited by the accessibility options offered in this area of Peru.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
80%
Original
40%
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