Skip the commercial souvenir traps and head straight to these hillside communities to see authentic weaving techniques in action. Spend at least two hours wandering the terraced fields and chatting with local artisans—it’s infinitely more grounded than the manic rush of the nearby ruins. Grab a hand-spun wool scarf from the source; it’s cheaper and actually helps the village. Go during the early morning before the tour buses from Cusco arrive and ruin the quiet.
