Textiles are a huge part of Peruvian design, especially cotton. Here, the three stages of the material: a cotton bale, long combed strands of raw material, and woven threads. The cotton here was one of the softest materials I've touched, rivalling even cashmere.  Photo 11 of 24 in Peru Gift Show 2011 by Diana Budds

Peru Gift Show 2011

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Textiles are a huge part of Peruvian design, especially cotton. Here, the three stages of the material: a cotton bale, long combed strands of raw material, and woven threads. The cotton here was one of the softest materials I've touched, rivalling even cashmere.