Pre-loom textiles are a traditional and ancient form of hand weaving practiced in various Andean communities from Bolivia. Unlike loom weaving, these pieces are made without complex structures, using simple techniques like braiding and interlacing.
We begin the workshop by creating a small woven piece using two interlaced fibers, as an introduction to this technique. This allows participants to become familiar with the structure, the hand positioning, and the movements required.
Next, we move on to weaving a bracelet using multiple interlaced fibers. The technique is similar to the one used in the previous piece, but the level of complexity increases due to the use of different threads.
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Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Weaving tools and material
Meeting Points
Departure
Museum of Bolivian Andean Textiles
Return
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Become our Lokal Curator
Are you ready to turn your hobbies into a business?
Step into the vibrant world of Bolivian textile traditions on an unforgettable guided tour of the Bolivian Andean Textile Museum (MUTAB). This unique cultural experience invites you to explore a stunning exhibit of authentic Andean weavings—each piece a testament to centuries of skill, symbolism, and heritage.
But this tour offers more than just observation. You'll also have the chance to participate in an engaging textile workshop, where an expert weaver will guide you through the pre-loom weaving technique, an ancient method used long before modern tools. Learn how to create your own woven souvenir using traditional patterns and techniques passed down through generations.
Pre-loom textiles are a traditional and ancient form of hand weaving practiced in various Andean communities from Bolivia. Unlike loom weaving, these pieces are made without complex structures, using simple techniques like braiding and interlacing.
We begin the workshop by creating a small woven piece using two interlaced fibers, as an introduction to this technique. This allows participants to become familiar with the structure, the hand positioning, and the movements required.
Next, we move on to weaving a bracelet using multiple interlaced fibers. The technique is similar to the one used in the previous piece, but the level of complexity increases due to the use of different threads.
