museum of indian arts asur

mlp760763

This museum used to be located on San Alberto St, but that location was taken over by the city, and the museum is now higher up at a beautiful spot in Recoleta, by the mirador. If you ask for Asur museum, taxi drivers can take you there: Pasaje Iturricha. You will learn a HUGE amount about the deep art of Andean textiles, and this brilliantly successful project to regenerate textile art in the communities around Sucre. The store sells gorgeous textiles, and there is usually a weaver there working so you can see how it's done. Don't miss this.

DirkoSucre_Bolivia

A very good job, the way to do it! A small but very nice place that shows the real art of the country people and farmers way of life through the weaving they show. Also some history about Tiwanaku and other ancient culture and pottery are available. This all is located in an old house near one of the most beautiful viewpoints of the City! Last but not least: the museum has a weaving shop that sells directly for the weaver ladies from the villages, no intermediate trading in between. You''ll love it!

TLauchenauer

The museum shows parts of the past as well as what currently is still being practiced. All this based around the art of making the colorful cloths that are so prominently on sale outside. Here you get the background of where these come from and what their traditional meanings are.Small children will get bored after some time but even for them the colorful cloths and models of the traditional dresses are interesting for some time.

Jacqueline_Cambodia

Worth the visit if you want to know the surrounding ethnic groups and their artistic legacy. Well organized and curated.

228lilyq

Super value for money 22 bolivianos for the most amazing insight into indigenous culture! Beautiful costumes, very interesting artefacts, videos, music, and very clear explanations in lots of different languages! Go here if you want to learn about music dance fabrics rituals! So good!!!!

KCinDC2013

In order to get here, you climb up close to the Mirador. My guidebook had me going in a different direction, but everyone is really helpful and can show you where it is. Once inside the museum, there is tea for you to drink should you like some. Then the woman gave me a brief overview of the museum and the foundation which was really interesting and helpful and allowed me to understand all of the rooms better. She did this in Spanish, but it is worth asking for an overview in English as well. The weavings were fascinating to see and you could really see what made each of them unique. I also chose to purchase some weavings from the store as you know that the money is going to benefit the artisans and their family. A definite must do in Sucre.

wanderlustmel

Well translated books of information available in various languages including English and French. The staff was friendly and informative. The space used with small but it is amazing the amount of information in that small area. Good examples of different types of weaving and there was a pretty long but very informative video of natives performing different types of dances and music. I would give it a minimum of 3 hours to fully enjoy the museum. There are also good quality weavings available for purchase at the gift shop.

likemagic

This is a relatively small museum focused on two types of traditional weaving in Bolivia and a significant pre-columbian archeological site. The collection is beautiful and is significantly enhanced by the detailed guide to each of the exhibits that is made available to every visitor. The guide was available in at least four languages and provide high level context for the rooms and described every single item in the museum in detail. The shop has a wide range of weavings available for purchase and on the day I was there, a woman was in the shop weaving a textile in the Jalq'a style which was astonishing to watch. If one cannot make it up to the museum, the Inca Pallay shop in central Sucre has a large collection of high quality Jalq'a and Tarabuco weavings. Note that the museum is not located where the Rough Guide describes it. Walk to the top of the steps on Grau (take in the view). turn right and walk up the hill to the museum which will be on the left.

JFLR187198

Very nice place and remarkable museum on local culture and weaving. One of those places where you forget about time and get engrossed in the art and exhibits. Highly informative in a fairly modern way. A surprising gem.

M8344SIsandrab

This museum has beautiful weaves wich contains a big part of Bolivias history from the countryside. After your visit continue uphill a few minutes, through the market and join the view over the city.

DebraSofiaMagdalene

This museum was recommended to me so I visited it and was so glad I went. I spent 2.5 hours wandering around each room, reading the English translations in the book which I was given upon entering, and soaking up the information. It is beyond my comprehension how these talented women hold the patterns in their heads and perfectly weave the most intricate patterns - simply amazing and awe inspiring. It's so important that these skills are nurtured and preserved for future generations. The museum does a great job of showcasing this heritage. There's an interesting exhibition in the upper two rooms of the contents of a tomb found in a cave which is well worth looking at too. I found the staff to be very friendly and I was invited to help myself to a drink which I did towards the end of my visit when I took a cup of tea downstairs to drink whilst watching an interesting film about music and dance from different cultures.

JaredMaC

Thought this would be more a breeze through, but it was extremely informative and thorough. Fascinating and very detailed information is given to you in English, in a book to carry with you around the museum. For anyone interested in indigenous weaving practices (and also music; one room is given over to this topic) it's a must see. There is also a shop where you can purchase authenticated hand-woven products, very affordable and beautiful pieces. Great to see and support these types of ventures.

pfisti22

The museum on top of La Recoleta is bigger and better.................................................................................. ..................

CherieM478

Had a guide who knew so much about weaving and its history. The patterns were so intricate. And men wove as well. Go upstairs to see the ancient clothe unearthed with the Tiwanaku skeleton.

PatriciaC812

Textiles are one of the things Bolivian natives do best, and this museum honors them the way they should be. Great lay-out and explanations, also available in English and French. The guide, Iber, has excellent French and is eager to chat if you stick around for a few minutes to sip the complementary mate after your visit.