10/05/09

Peruvian Craftswomen Develop Their Economy
by Donata Glassmeyer

Deep in the altiplano (high plateau) area of South America, a group of Peruvian women formed a cooperative called Artesania Pachamama (Earth Mother) with the assistance of the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati.

The crafters create hand-knitted alpaca wool and pima cotton sweaters of many designs. The knitters live in Manazo, Puno, one of the poorest areas in Peru. The money they earn from the sale of their items enables the women to help support their families and carry on the work of the cooperative. Their children by their side, the women of Artesania Pachamama knit gloves, hats and purses as well as sweaters.

This year volunteers will offer a variety of Peruvian handmade items in Regina Hall at the Sisters of Charity Motherhouse, 5900 Delhi Rd., Delhi Township, Fri., Oct. 30 from noon – 5 p.m. and Sat., Oct. 31 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Goods will also be sold at the Hyde Park Senior Center, 2800 Erie Ave., Hyde Park on Sun., Nov. 1, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Call 513-321-6421 for more information.

 

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