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Andean Spinning with Nilda Callanaupa Alvarez - DVD

Discover a new world of Andean spinning with Nilda Callañaupa Alveraz!

Learn everything you need to know about Andean spinning in this spinning workshop video.

Learn how to spin in a whole new way with this spinning workshop video. Whether you are brand new to spinning or are a seasoned student, there is something engaging and appealing for everyone.

Nilda Callañaupa Alvarez, a native of Peru, has become known in her own country and throughout the world as a champion for traditional Andean textiles.

With the simplest of tools, Andean spinners create yarn for their exquisite knitted and woven textiles with awe-inspiring skill and speed you'll learn about traditional Andea drop spindles, preparation of wool and alpaca, Andean double-drafting technique, ways to ply and yarn preparation.

In this spinning video, Nilda introduces us to the spinning techniques and traditions of the Andes, from fiber preparation to finishing.

You'll also discover:

Traditional Andean drop spindles
Preparation of wool and alpaca fibers for spinning
The Andean double-drafting technique for both drop spinning and support spinning
Three ways to ply spindle-spun yarn
Yarn preparation for knitting and weaving

Everything you need to know about Andean spinning in this spinning workshop video.

As she demonstrates, Nilda talks with Interweave founder Linda Ligon about the textile traditions, customs, and beliefs of her native Peru.

Celebrate this rich and living heritage by joining Nilda and Linda to spin and chat as Andean women have done for thousands of years.