Two Cochineal & Natural Dyes Workshop in Four Mins
Channel: by Paige Dawkins
Date: 2020-12-06

If you haven't seen Peruvian textiles, you must watch this! Peru is the largest exporter of cochineal; a nature dye made from an insect that makes a beautiful plethora of orange, pink and red colors. Cochineal is very popular -  you will be surprised how common you will find it in food, cosmetics and clothing. Watch this video to see cochineal and several other gorgeous natural dyes sourced locally in these Peruvian based dye workshops. 

First Workshop through Belmond https://www.belmond.com/peru
Second Workshop through Threads of Peru https://www.apus-peru.com/blog/threads-of-peru-update