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Walter Paucar Velarde

ENGLISH: "I was born in August of 1951 in a small town in the Central Andes of Peru. I come from a long line of artisans. My father, Santiago Paucar Amara, was a well-known weaver who won several national prizes. Many of his finest works ended up in Europe, in such countries as Germany, Italy, and France. I began working with my dad at the age of 14 and, at the age of 17, I headed off to the University of Cerro de Pasco. Unfortunately, due to financial reasons, I was only able to study for two years. I thus returned home to dedicate myself full-time to the creation of tapestries. My wife also dedicates her time to weaving and, between the two of us, we transmit the beauty and tradition of our hometown to the rest of the world. We are both very happy to be featured on Novica, and are hopeful that our works will be known across the world so that everyone will appreciate the greatness of Peruvian art. Thank you."
ESPAÑOL: "Nací en agosto 1951 en la sierra central del Perú. Provengo de una antigua familia de artesanos: mi padre fue el prestigiado tejedor Santiago Paucar Amara, ganador de varios premios a nivel nacional. Muchos de sus tapices fueron a Europa (Alemania, Italia y Francia). Empecé a trabajar con mi padre a la edad de 14 años y a los 17 fuí a la Universidad de Cerro de Pasco, pero por motivos económicos sólo pude estudiar dos años. Decidí entonces regresar a San Pedro para dedicarme por completo a los telares. Mi mujer también está dedicada a esta actividad y entre los dos trabajamos y plasmamos el sentimiento y costumbres de nuestro pueblo. Nos sentimos contentos de entrar a Novica, tenemos esperanza de que nuestro arte se conozca en el mundo y sepan de la grandeza de nuestro Perú. Gracias."