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Alpaca industry development in Puno, Peru

Overview

In Puno, Peru, activities surrounding the alpaca industry have focused on both cultural celebration and technical advancement. To mark National Alpaca Day, artisans held a fair in Puerto Muelle showcasing the full fiber process, from shearing to hand-weaving, which supports the livelihoods of over 250 local families. This event coincided with a research symposium involving over 160 participants to discuss alpaca genetics, animal health, and sustainable pasture practices.

Following these celebrations, efforts have shifted toward specialized skill development. Artisans participated in training programs organized by the CITEtextil Camélidos Puno to master felting techniques. These workshops focused on creating realistic decorative figures inspired by Suri and Huacaya alpaca breeds, utilizing methods such as needle felting and grooming to enhance the quality of artisanal products.

Entities

Instituto Tecnológico de la Producción · Higinio Porto Huasco · Melida Cruz Choque · CITE Textile Camélidos Puno · Puno

Timeline

  1. 29 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Artisans in Puno receive specialized training in alpaca fiber felting

    Artisans in Puno participated in specialized felting training to create decorative alpaca fiber figures inspired by Suri and Huacaya breeds.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Puno, Peru celebrates National Alpaca Day with artisan fair and research symposium

    Puno’s National Alpaca Day featured a crafts fair boosting 250 families and a research symposium on genetics and fiber quality, underscoring the region’s leading role in Peru’s alpaca industry.

Sources

biaf.co · csca.aha.cam.ac.uk