A visit to town of Chinchero, located 30 Km from Cusco.
In this video you can see the women dyeing alpaca’s and sheep’s wool with natural pigments.
The process is so fascinating because they use plants, a moss, maize morada and also an insect.
They also make a lipstick out of the insect.
You will also see Chinchero market, which is full of women dressed with traditional Peruvian clothes.
Chinchero is must-see when you visiting Cusco and the Sacred Valley.
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