Meetings

February 2025: Marilyn Murphy, “Textile Traditions of the Peruvian Highlands” and Andean Textile Arts

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Marilyn Murphy, founder of the Textile Arts Centre and owner of the Weaving Workshop, both formerly on Diversey Parkway in Chicago, spoke to us via Zoom about the work of Andean Textile Arts to support the people and communities of the Andes in their efforts to preserve and revitalize their textile traditions. She presented a wonderful video narrated by weaver Jennifer Moore that showed a wide range of traditional Peruvian textile traditions.

  • An older woman wearing glasses sitting infant of several handwoven tapestries.
    Marilyn Murphy introduces her presentation.
  • Multiple photos of women wearing traditional Peruvian dress demonstrating traditional Peruvian weaving and spinning techniques.
    Women demonstrate traditional Peruvian weaving and spinning techniques.
  • Text of a quote by Nilda Callanaupa Alvarez to the left of a photo of Ms. Alvarez, who us dressed ins traditional Peruvian garments,
    Quote from and photo of Nilda Callanaupa Alvarez, founder and Director of the Center for Traditional Textiles in Cusco, Peru.
  • A group of people dressed in traditional Peruvian garments wave.
    Appreciative members of the Center for Traditional Textiles community.
  • Text explaining how you can help The Center for Traditional Textiles in Cusco, Peru.
    Ways you can help The Center for Traditional Textiles fulfill its mission.