Kate Robertson, founder of Mayu, loooooves Huayno music! Huayno is a form of music that is indigenous to Peru, and the Andes Mountains. It dates to Pre-Hispanic times, and at present is very pervasive among Andeans – and Mayu’s alpaca artisans. The following video is a very entertaining clip of Kate dancing to Huayno music the day she arrived in Chiquian. It is a tradition that when Kate comes to town, she and the artisans party all night long! Take note of the green infinity bow scarf that Kate is wearing. It isn’t complete in this photo but the designs was being knit as the dancing was taking place. Mayu’s artisans have a very hard time letting go of their pieces. So, it was knit, dance, knit, dance, knit, dance…!
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Tags: alpaca clothes, Andes, artisans, huayno, Peru
