Last week I´ve been experimenting with natural dyeing (indigo). On 9 th August it was "the originary people day" in Argentina and August is devoted to Pachamama (mother earth), a thanksgiven celebration. ¿Why am I telling this, that may seem mixed up?, because I want to share with you some pictures, related to these topics, of the travel we made last summer to Perú and bolivia, countries full of history and colour.
Diferentes plantas, marlos, musgos...
Different plants, cobs, moss...
Hilando...
Spinning...
La maravillosa "grana cochinilla"
The wonderful "grana cochinilla"
Un verdadero arcoiris hecho lana!!!
A true woolen rainbow !!
Diferentes elementos acentrales para teñir
Different dyeing antique elements
Estos son los tapices hechos a mano, porsupuesto, de las comunidades de las islas flotantes del lago Titicaca, el lago navegable mas alto del mundo.
These are the tapestrymade by the people who live in the floating island of Titicaca lake, the highest navigable lake in the world.
Mantienen sus costumbres previas a la conquista.
They keep their habits before the conquering.
Me encantan sus colores!!! Notaron esos adornos de lana en el cabello?
I love their colours!!! Have you noticed those woolen ornaments on their hair?.
Y si estamos hablando de tradición y color... tengo que mostrar éstos platos !!!
And if we are talking about tradition and colour... These dishes must be shown!!!
Comida tradicional de la isla Tequile: sopa de quinoa, arroz, trucha, papas y panqueque!!
Traditional food from Tequile island: quinoa soup, rice, potatoes and pancake!!
Pongan color y sabor en sus vidas!! Buena semana!!!
Put colour and flavor in your life!! Have a nice week!!
