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Birds in the Iquitos Mall and the marsh
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Birds in the Iquitos Mall and the marsh

James Plowden

Andrea spent months working with this designer and four artisans to make dozens of colorful balsa wood birds and giant chambira butterflies. The birds included an egret, tiger heron, toucan, macaws and a kingfisher. When we stopped at the mall after visiting the aquarium, I loved seeing these creatures twirl around in a mild breeze.

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The Artisans of El Chino on the Tahuayo River
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The Artisans of El Chino on the Tahuayo River

James Plowden
Meeting the artisans of Esperanza
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Meeting the artisans of Esperanza

James Plowden
Reconnecting with fellow fair traders in Richmond
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Reconnecting with fellow fair traders in Richmond

James Plowden