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Mid- October, It’s Spring!

CONTINUED FROM THE SEPTEMBER NEWS! After dinner, which may or may not be around a table, activities wind down and there may be time for conversation, card games or black and white TV if they have electricity and a set. … Continue reading

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A SEPTEMBER NEWSFLASH!!

The Q’ewar Project has received news that there is now a non-profit corporation in the USA, called FRIENDS OF QEWAR. This non-profit can now receive donations for the Project and the donors will receive a tax exemption from the US … Continue reading

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NEWS AT THE EQUINOX!

Spending some time in the workshops with the Q’ewar ladies, I had the opportunity to ask them about their daily life and how the week usually shaped up for them. It was generally agreed that wake-up time is 5 or … Continue reading

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There are some new photos on the Q’ewar site.

Dear Friends of Q’ewar, There are some new photos on the Q’ewar site showing the medium sized dolls with curly hair, with traditional fiesta dress and village clothing, in addition to a photo of various accessories that can be an … Continue reading

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Newsletter for June/July 2006

During this time of year, as Winter Solstice approaches, there are many festivities held in the city of Cuzco. The calendar includes many religious festivals and processions as well as the re-enactment (put on by the city of Cuzco) of … Continue reading

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Noticias del Proyecto Qewar, Junio y Julio, 2006

Durante el mes de junio se celebran las fiestas más importantes del calendario cuzqueño: Corpus Christie, y el Señor de Qoyllorritti, dentro del ámbito católico; y el Inti Raymi o fiesta del sol, que deviene de la época de los … Continue reading

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March News, 2006

The Q’ewar crops are growing in health and beauty, in the same way as the Project itself! The garden is yielding all manner of vegetables to the delight of all. (All the food grown on the Q’ewar land is used … Continue reading

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Something New!!

Take a Look! There are some new photos of the latest Q’ewar Doll in the Doll Gallery. They are Q’ewar’s newest Afro-Peruvian dolls. Hope you like them! Send us a comment or question, we’d love to hear from you. Carmen, for the Project … Continue reading

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The Q’ewar Project

The Q'ewar Project, a social work initiative begun in early 2002, is situated in the rural highlands of the Andes Mountains in Peru, South America.   By providing open, bright and comfortable workshops where the beautiful handcrafted dolls, doll clothing and … Continue reading

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November Notes, 2005

This weekend, Nov. 12th, the doll-making ladies of Q’ewar are going on a two day journey – visiting Qonoq, Chinchero, Maras, Moray and Pisaq. Then, the following Saturday, Nov. 19th, the Saturday workshop knitters and weavers will take a day … Continue reading

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