Crafts and knowledge
The guanga is the technique that holds the group’s work together. Over time we have explored others to widen what we offer, always bringing out the symbolism of our people.
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The loom we inherited
The weaver tensions the warp between the beams and sets every pass of the weft by hand, so the figure is woven into the garment rather than laid over it. It is the technique that demands the most time on the loom and the one that holds the group’s work together.
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Techniques we explored over time
Over the years we added other ways of weaving that let us widen what we offer and reach more people. From them come the garments and accessories that accompany the guanga weavings.
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What every garment tells
Through weaving we bring out the symbolism of our own people. We also design and make garments for dance groups inside and outside the reservation, working the symbols of the Pastos territory into every piece.
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Mingas de Pensamiento and teaching
We share knowledge and experience with the children and young people of the reservation by teaching guanga weaving. The Santa Teresita Indigenous Agro-industrial School is our main partner in this sharing of wisdom.
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