INCA: LLAMAS & LOOMS

The Andes is one of the highest mountain ranges in the world, home to llamas whose fleece produces warm woolly clothing that lasts a lifetime.  Here kids help with the process--shearing llamas, spinning, dyeing yarn with insects picked off cactus, and weaving on looms.  Learn the pre-Incan ancient symbols the Inca still weave into textiles worn today.  Weave a colorful yarn armband.

Best for ages 8 years +
90 minutes

BUILD A SERIES WITH:
Finger Knitting
Native California: Miwok & Ohlone
Olmec, Maya, & Aztec
Southern China
Southwest Native America
West Africa
Natural Dyeing