Striving for quality was the goal of José Cotacachi and he has created a great reputation for himself.  But few young people can earn enough money weaving and though José has passed the tradition down to his son, it is unclear whether it will be carried on.
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Striving for quality was the goal of José Cotacachi and he has created a great reputation for himself.  But few young people can earn enough money weaving and though José has passed the tradition down to his son, it is unclear whether it will be carried on.
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