Winding yarn

In Otavalo, a woman winds yarn around a spindle held in her left hand. (Learn more)

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Wool in its raw form is white, gray, or dark brown. In order to produce the dark blue color typically used in the skirts and shawls worn by traditional Otavaleñas, the wool is dyed after being spun into yarn. While some traditional weavers use natural dyes made from nuts, insects, and plants, many craftspeople in Otavalo use synthetic dyes.

Learn more about Ecuador, Otavalo, South America, crafts, wool, world cultures, and yarn.

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  • Lesson plan: Threads through South America: Weaving in Ecuador This lesson for grade six takes a look at the weaving and textiles created in the Andes of Ecuador in and near the town of Otavalo. In addition to learning about Ecuadorian weaving, students may also create their own woven artifact.

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