Tracing Patterns Foundation

Join us for a free virtual roundtable on the cultural history of horses as expressed through textiles.

Hosted by the Cotsen Textiles Traces Study Center, the Global Equine Cultures roundtable brings together artists, scholars and other professionals to complement our upcoming exhibition “Adorning the Horse: Equestrian Textiles for Power and Prestige.”

When: February 26-27, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Where: Virtual

Register: https://museum.gwu.edu/cotsen-textile-traces-roundtable-global-equine-cultures

Although Salasaca in Ecuador is most famous for tapestry weavings on frame looms, band weavings on backstrap looms are also still being made. Alonzo Pilla (54 years) is a weaver who still maintains the old tradition of making warp-patterned belts. All the patterns are picked up by hands.
You can reach Alonzo via Facebook at: Tegodos Tipicos de Salasaca.