Miguel at Work
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Ecuador's Most Authentic Weaving Workshop
We live in a small village on the side of Mount Imbabura just outside of Otavalo, Ecuador, the world-famous artisan market every Saturday, all year long. If you are looking for handmade, traditional weaving, you are welcome to come directly to our home and workshop just 10 minutes outside of Otavalo. We do not sell our items at the Otavalo market, because we protect our sacred traditional designs from being mass produced by weavers that work with computerized machines. You can buy our one-of-a-kind creations at our workshop or at the beautiful La Posada del Quinde Hotel.
You are welcome to visit our simple workshop for a free demonstration of the authentic art of backstrap weaving. Enjoy hands-on participation and learn a bit of our craft. One visitor said: "Our visit to Miguel Andrango's workshop was one of the most special experiences in our travels in Ecuador." To read more visitor comments click on the button below.
You are welcome to visit our simple workshop for a free demonstration of the authentic art of backstrap weaving. Enjoy hands-on participation and learn a bit of our craft. One visitor said: "Our visit to Miguel Andrango's workshop was one of the most special experiences in our travels in Ecuador." To read more visitor comments click on the button below.
Backstop weaving is an art that has been around for thousands of years. We can create beautiful, functional weavings without the use of electricity or chemicals. In a world where the very ground we walk on is threatened, we take great pride in keeping the old ways alive.Our looms are identical to those of our ancestors. We named our workshop Tahuantinsuyo means "four state" and it is how we refer to the Inca empire in our native language. Our goals are to preserve a vanishing art and pass it along to future generations.
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If you don't reach us at the first number, also try 0988091055 or 0999574567.
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If you don't reach us at the first number, also try 0988091055 or 0999574567.
There is lots to see and do around our community
Check out the list of activities on Trip Advisor!