Sulca Textile - Fabrics of Ancient Peru

Andean Ceremony of Offering to Mother Earth

In Andean cosmology and religious beliefs it is believed that the earth is a deity who is called Pachamama which means "mother earth" protects us, gives us sustenance, is a source of life and fertility, on special occasions, As during the solstices or an important request, we perform a ritual with an Andean priest to thank Pachamama and respectfully ask her to give us her energy to achieve what we long for.

An offering is prepared for the Pachamama with different ingredients such as sugar, sweets, wine, chicha, palo santo, florida water and others, even the fetus of a llama is used. A powerful ritual with different types of prayers and symbols that can only be performed by a special person who maintains the connection with the land called an Andean priest or Paco. All this ceremony will have an Andean musical accompaniment.

At the end of the ceremony, the Andean priest will use the reading of Coca leaves for you.

ITINERARY AND DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES

Welcome and introduction to the ritual.
Development of the ritual.
Coca Leaf Reading.

INCLUDED SERVICES

Officialtranslator of themuseum.
Andean priest.
Ingredients for the preparation of theoffering.
Andean musical accompaniment.

SCHEDULE

Approximate duration of 1 hour.
Days: Monday to Sunday from 08.00 Am to 05.30 PM

RECOMENDATION

Photographic camera.

The path of unconditional love Andean Marriage

Andean marriage is a ceremony presided over by an Andean Priest who performs a series of rites to unite the couple in an unbreakable spiritual bond, having as faithful witnesses the main Inca deities, such as: the sun and the moon, which symbolize the duality between man and woman; to the Pacha mama or mother earth, the Apus and spirits of the mountains, to the fire, the stars and to the water. To carry out this sacred pact, the Andean priest performs a succession of rituals, which varies according to what is required for the occasion: cleaning the aura or purification, offering to the Pachamama, reading of coca leaves, exchange of gifts or the delivery of rings (usually wedding rings are made of gold or silver). And as with other types of weddings, the officiating priest directs words related to love, fidelity and the relationship you will have with each other and with nature. The Andean music that will sound thanks to the pututo, flute, drum, quena or zampoña It will be another essential element to celebrate such a pleasant moment; Of the same so that the toast of honor with regional drinks and the distribution of the snack among all participants.

GUESTS OF HONOR

In addition to the priest, who has to be a fully trusted expert guide, It is essential to have Andean sponsors to support and advise them in this spiritual beginning. And apart from them, you can invite your closest family and friends to be part of this intimate moment.

THE MAGIC OF THE PLACE

The chosen places must be special for the energy and power that transmitted, such as: Sacsayhuaman in Cusco (same place of the Museum), Sacred Valley of the Incas, Killarumiyoq archaeological park, the Laguna de Huaypo, among others. Although the choice is also at the discretion of the bride and groom, who, for example, may decide to have a hotel as their location Cusco.

CEREMONIAL OUTFIT

Only you decide whether to wear a traditional dress or a dress other than the costume typical Andean. In the case of your partner, it will be exactly the same. To styling selected you only have to add a lliclla or blanket for you and a chumpi or girdle for him. Your guests will also be able to wear Andean motifs in their outfits if they wish so. As for the decoration, this will be very simple, because it will be based on the elements that mother nature offers, in the foods that they will share and in the wildflowers that will look like flower arrangements for the wedding and as the gift to mother earth.

DON'T FORGET TO BRING

When they talk to the priest who will guide them on this new path, he It will indicate what will be the elements or objects that you will need to carry so that they do not have any kind of discomfort. Here we advance something: comfortable shoes, because according to the place selected, they will have towalk, and go up or down to a certain height; water to keep hydrated and fresh; sunscreen, umbrella or umbrella; and the services of a trusted photographer who can also request it with the museum so that this unforgettable day is portrayed in the photo album. We also recommend that before you get more excited and start invite family and friends, find out about additional costs it will mean the transfer of them to the place of the ceremony. A couple of boyfriends forewarned are worth a thousand. Although Andean marriage is usually very simple, it is just as exciting than other types of weddings that also seek to create a bond for life

ITINERARY AND DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES.

Briefing day before the activity.
Welcome. Ritual of purification.
Ritual of union and offering to the Pachamama.
Share and party.
At the end of the ceremony, you can visit our museum and camelid breeding area.

INCLUDED SERVICES

Andean priest.
Andean clothing (only couple).
Traditional musicians.
Offering.
Decoration with flowers.
Andean drinks.

SCHEDULE

Duration of approximately 03 hours.
Days: Monday to Sunday * This activity is recommended all year round.

*IMPORTANT:

The order of activities may vary according to the decision of the bride and groom or in mutual agreement with the ceremonial priest.
* We recommend this activity all year round.

Mini Intiraymi

The festival of Inti Raymi or Festival of the Sun is an ancient celebration of the Inca indigenous people, which takes place in the city of Cusco, recognized as the capital of the Inca empire of Peru. In it, the god 'Apu Inti' or 'Apu P unchau', Sun God or Day God respectively, is worshiped. This takes place every June 24 of each year or after the June solstice.

We have a staff of renowned actors, actresses and musicians from the Inti Raymi festival. Actors who have all the experience and skills of Andean and ancestral art. Each one of them wears our clothing made by our own artisans.

ITINERARY AND DESCRIPTION OFACTIVITIES

Welcome to the Sulca Textile house.
Perceive and see the ceremony.
Visit of the Sulca Textile Exhibition andInterpretation Room.
Visit to the souvenir gallery.

SCHEDULE

Approximate duration: 45 min.
Activity that will take place throughoutthe year.

INCLUDED SERVICES

Sun umbrellas.
Accompaniment of musicians.

RECOMENDATIONS

Photographic camera.

Specialized Tour for the Collection of Pre-Columbian Textile

We are introduced to a chronological journey through the time of our ancient Peru, highlighting and emphasizing the beauty of art, history of pre-Columbian fabrics. More than 100 replicas that for more than 20 years the Sulca family recreates and replicates these fabrics from generation to generation for the entire world.
We will learn and discover the importance of the Andean worldview embodied in pre- Columbian textile art and we will highlight the skill of ancient and current Peruvian man in the elaboration of textiles. The Paracas with their high relief fabrics and zoomorphic and anthropomorphic iconography, the Nazca, with their impressive gigantic figures engraved in the Ica desert "Nazca lines", the Tiahuanaco represented by their god Viracocha, the Wari small empire of Peru that highlighted with their "kelim" weaving technique, the Chancay with their impressive mesh fabrics and decorated gauze. The Incas great Inca empire, noted for their architecture, "tocapu Inca" writing and "Quipu" Inca computer-information storage system. And finally, the beginning of colonial and art.
Our replica textiles are exhibited in our 7 exhibition and interpretation rooms of Pre- Columbian textile. Everything for people who value and above all enjoy the art, history, legacy and culture of our Peru.

ITINERARY AND DESCRIPTION OFACTIVITIES

Welcome by the teacher Walter Sulca.
Tour of the 7 rooms of the museum.

INCLUDED SERVICES

Visit to the camelid breeding area
Informative Brosure of the Museum.
Official guide of the Museum.

SCHEDULE

Approximate duration of 40 min.
Days: Monday to Sunday from 08:00 am to 16:00 pm.

RECOMENDATIONS

Photographic camera.

Sulca School, hands that talk “Fabric Manufacturing

There were different styles of weaving in pre-Columbian Peru, some maintain this knowledge of textile art for generations and use their art during their daily lives. Together with the teacher Walter Sulca León, we will learn the techniques of weaving, development and symbology of each one of these. As well as its implication in pre- Columbian Andean cultures.

ITINERARY AND DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES

Welcome by master Walter Sulca.
Weaving explanation workshop.
Visit to the Sulca museum.

INCLUDE SERVICES:

Materials.
Certificate delivery.
Visit to the Camelid breeding area.
Delivery of the fabric made in the workshop.
Guided by the master Walter Sulca.

SCHEDULE

Approximate duration of 2 hours.
Days: Monday to Sunday from 08:00 am to 16:00 pm.

In Search of Quipucamayoq

Complementary attraction:

Together with master Walter Sulca, who maintains specialized knowledge of the secrets of Andean weaving, we will begin a workshop that aims to make our own "Quipu". We will learn about the symbology, importance and history of this very important instrument for the Incas, but above all they will take home a unique experience and knowledge full of history and culture.

ITINERARY AND DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES

Welcome by Master Walter Sulca.
Quipu explanation and elaboration workshop.
Visit the museum.

INCLUDE SERVICES:

Delivery of the Quipu elaborated in the course of the workshop in a frame.
Certificate delivery.
Visit to the Camelid breeding area.

SCHEDULE

Aproximate, duration 02 hours.
Days: Monday to Sunday from 8:00 am to 4.00 pm.

RECOMENDATIONS

Photographic camera.

Desafio y Rituales con las llamas

Our experience begins around the archaeological park of the Temple of the Moon, where we begin our walk, along the Qapac ñan or Inca trail, observing the nature of the flora and fauna and some sacred places "waqas" accompanied by a specialized guide and Andean musicians. - quechuas.
Later we will perform a "kintu" ritual to the Pachamama, in the waqa "CHUSPICHAYOC" At the end we go to the facilities of the Sulca House Museum where the Sulca family awaits us, with some Andean snacks. An authentic Andean experience.

ITINERARY AND DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES

Welcome by the staff of Casa Museo Sulca.
Tasting of the traditional Andean potato parboiled with cheese.
Includes visit to the House Museum.
Includes Visit to the Camelid breeding area.

SCHEDULE

Approximate duration of 03 hours.
Days: Monday to Sunday from 08:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

INCLUDED SERVICES

Official museum guide.
Camelid for each visitor.
Ancestral-Andean musicians.

RECOMMENDATIONS

Photographic camera.
Bring a jacket or raincoat in case of rain, as well as sunscreen.

NOTE: Children under 8 years old do not pay.