The Andes is one of the highest mountain ranges in the world, home to llamas whose fleece produces woolen clothing that lasts a lifetime.  Learn about the whole process--from shearing animals, harvesting insects for dye, spinning and dyeing yarn, and weaving on looms.  Learn about ancient pre-Incan symbols that weavers still use in textiles worn today, and weave a colorful yarn armband/hair scrunchy.
 
Working with fibers helps with fine motor skills, stress reduction, cognitive improvement, boosts self-esteem, and regulates anxiety, happiness, and mood!
 
OPTION:
Making Tsikuli / Gods' Eyes
Cardstock Weaving

Best for ages 8 years to adult
90 minutes

BUILD A SERIES WITH:
Finger Knit It
Let's Dye!
Mesoamerican Gods' Eyes
Native California: Miwok & Ohlone
Olmec, Maya & Aztec
Southern China
Southwest Native America
West Africa