Amano Museo
I went to Lima Peru to visit my sister for a quick visit over Labor Day weekend. She moved back down there with my brother-in-law, niece and nephew early in 2018. Within walking distance from her house is this lovely museum, Amano, Pre-Columbian Textile Museum . Amano was a Japanese business man who spent a lot time in Peru. He was very passionate about Peruvian pottery, but also ended up pursuing a passion on textiles. He made a few large purchases that are the basis for the museum. The museum recently underwent a massive renovation (no photos allowed unfortunately). The museum provides a macro overview of the world and Peru's place in developing textile techniques and approach. From there, it digs deeper into the communities and innovations within Peru. The museum is arranged chronologically . It follows the development of textiles through the different cultures and people and what each group contributed. ...