Place to see: Otavalo, Otavalo, Ecuador

The Last Weaver

The Last Weaver by Jamie Bloomquist

A back-strap weaver practices his craft in a village near Otavalo, Ecuador. He may be one of the last in this area due to the younger generation moving to more urban areas.

The Last Weaver
Spinning Wheel
Knitting with a mission
Divine work
Bowls of Color

About this place:

The scenery of The Paramo (High Andean Grasslands) consists of tough grasses and beautiful patchwork foothills. The city of Otavalo is famous for it’s Saturday market day where many weaving and crafts are sold. Weaving is this region dates back to 500 B.C. Today weavings from Otavalo are exported internationally.

Postcards about Otavalo:

  • Jamie Bloomquist

    5 February 2008
    From:
    Jamie Bloomquist

    Casa Mojanda was more than we wanted to spend, but the guided tours offered through this B&B were terrific, informative and not over touristy. Hikes into Lagunes Mojanda, Otavalo animal market tours and this guided tour we took to a weaving village called "Grandmothers face." This was the most memorable tour and it was given by a man who used to live in the village.

Otavalo, Provincia de Imbabura, EC
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