Tia Lucita Fichamba of Peguche remembers the early days of the textile industry and how it evolved from supplying ponchos for Colombia to production for tourists.  Her father eventually worked for Olga Fisch and “La Bodega”, two major influences on the industry.
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Tia Lucita Fichamba of Peguche remembers the early days of the textile industry and how it evolved from supplying ponchos for Colombia to production for tourists.  Her father eventually worked for Olga Fisch and “La Bodega”, two major influences on the industry.
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