We are looking at beginning an embroidery class for our teenagers. Similar to the "Arpillera" project in Lima that generates so much income for the ladies in the shanties, embroidery is a big skill here and in the Colcha Canyon. Traditionally this is a male artform, but the ladies are beginning to catch on to it. This would be a great cottage industry for our young adults to supplement their income in years to come. All the designs are sewn by holding an unmarked piece of material under a running sewing machine and creating the images directly from the imagination of the artists. We may even have a sponsor to help us get this project off the ground!! Here are a couple of samples of the type of product we expect.
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