An arpillera (burlap in Spanish), is a brightly colored patchwork picture made predominantly by groups of Chilean women. Arpilleras became popular in Chile during the military dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet and were secretly distributed abroad through the church's human rights group, the Vicariate of Solidarity.
Come pick up this week's Adventure Bag for Chile and you'll find everything you need to make your own arpillera. Then, join us on Zoom to craft together while we learn more about this rich historical art form.
