Dr. James M. Vreeland Jr.

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American anthropologist Dr. James M. Vreeland, Jr. comes from a family tradition of state-of-the-ar... read more

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Dr. James M. Vreeland Jr.

American anthropologist Dr. James M. Vreeland, Jr. comes from a family tradition of state-of-the-art textile dyes founded by German immigrant Karl August Hummel in New York. He founded the Hummel Chemical Company in 1913, paving the way for Naturtex in Lima, where textile dyes come from nature.

James Vreeland has a long history of researching different ecological textile products organized in more than half a dozen registered categories (yarns, fabrics, clothing, bed and bath, accessories, etc.) since 1982.

Building on over 30 years of experience, he established a program in 1997 to sustainably source, manufacture, and export eco-friendly textile products from Lima, Peru.

James Vreeland has a long history and a deep commitment to textiles and their environmentally sustainable transformation. He has a deep commitment to both the environment and to textile innovation.

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Explore the Andes region, once home to the Inca, Wari, Chavin and other ancient empires. Today, the influences of these ancient civilizations can be found in the artistic handicraft traditions that artisans use to create the vast array of jewelry, home furnishings, pottery, textiles, paintings and folk art that preserve the diverse, complex heritage of this colorful Latin land.

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