The Treasures Produced by the Andean Indians of South America

No place is better to find Andean art and gorgeous textiles handmade and crafted by the indigenous Indians residing in the Andes Mountain Range than Otavalo Ecuador. The largest open air market in Souh America is in Otavalo Ecuador. Every rug, tapestry, and other Andean products that are from Otavalo and the surrounding cities are "one of a kind." When one purchases a rug, a tapestry, a painting, or some clothing handcrafted from this region, they are purchasing a collectable, a piece of original artwork, and an article that will endure forever. If you are fortunate enough and have the insight to purchase an original Andean article, you will have something to cherish and eventually pass on to your children. Not only will you have a beautiful heirloom but your purchase will hold its value and probably appreciate.

These world renown Andean Weavers raise the alpaca or the sheep that they use to make their yarn and ultimately their textiles. They harvest the fur to spin into yarn. They next produce the dyes used to color the yarn. This yarn is spun onto spindles that are in turn utilized when weaving on their homemade looms. Everything is hand powered and hand crafted. Many hours and a tremendous amount of skill is then employed in the weaving process. When they sell their end product they are selling a part of themselves and their heritage. Purchasing one of these treasures is not like buying a rug at the local discount store or the discount rug website. When you purchase an original article, you are purchasing a piece of history.

To learn more about these wonderful artesian and the country where these beautiful goods are produced and sold visit the following website:
http://www.andeanarte.com