Carpet cleaning

thanks to Marianna Piller for this information Wanted to share a recommendation for carpet and upholstery cleaning. Stefan Paul Lima of Lima Limpieza cleaned my wool area rugs with his amazing Rainbow carpet machine and they look better than they have in years. He also does mattresses, upholstered furniture and car seats. He can be reached at 062-601-611 (land line)… Read More

Rugs or Carpets need cleaning?

I want to thank all that responded to my request for recommendation. Mo Mo Simpson referred me to a wonderful young man that cleans, upholstered furniture, large area rugs, mattress , pillows. Paul Lima can be reached at 0996462374. Paul did an outstanding job, hard worker , professional. If you’re in need of this kind of service I would recommend… Read More

Crafts & Craftsmanship in Ecuador

with thanks to David Sasaki for this list WEAVING Agato – Miguel Andrango (backstrap weaver) https://www.facebook.com/groups/EcuadorExpats/permalink/10152309661761140/ http://abyayala.nativeweb.org/ecuador/otavalo/andrango/ Peguche – Jose Cotacachi, Artesania El Gran Condor http://www.josecotacachi.com/ http://artesaniaelgrancondor.com/quienes.html Gualaceo – José Jiménez (IKAT weaver) https://patomiller.wordpress.com/category/artesano-sr-jose-jimenez-macanas/ Salasaka (Tungurahua Province) http://www.thisisecuador.com/contents/handmade-in-ecuador/117-salasaca-tapestries-talent-portrayed-in-textiles.html Cañar – Juan Tenezaca http://www.elmercurio.com.ec/392972-juan-tenezaca-es-el-ultimo-tejedor-canari/ PANAMA HATS Montecrist http://www.montecristihats.com/ Sigsig http://www.cuencahighlife.com/post/2013/03/24/Although-Panama-hat-are-finished-and-exported-from-Cuenca-they-are-woven-in-dozen-of-small-villages.aspx CERAMICS/POTTERY Cuenca – Eduardo Vega, Eduardo Segovia http://www.ceramicavega.com/ http://www.artcuenca.com/artists/eduardo-segovia La Pila (Manabí… Read More