• Peruvian weavings.

• Lima, Jul. 17 (ANDINA). For fourth year in a row, Peru’s National Institute of Culture (INC) gathers works of popular art in a new edition of Ruraq Maki –‘handmade’ in quechua– to be inaugurated today at the Museo de la Nacion.

  This fair aims to pay tribute to the cultural heritage on weavings showing the different representations of more than 50 communities of artists in the interior of the country.

  This year’s edition, Ruraq Maki will display ceramic works from Amazonas, San Martin and Junin regions. The first ones stand out for being elaborated exclusively by women, who will present the best of their production including pots, candlesticks, vases and flowerpots.

  According to Peru21.com, the free admission event will run until August 1st at the Museo de la Nacion, from Monday to Sunday from 10:00-19:00 hours.

Source: http://www.andina.com.pe/Ingles/Noticia.aspx?id=fxy/nKIcgIk=