When I was 17, I went on an expedition to Bolivia. This included some treks through stunning scenery and helping a charity to build houses for families over there. Everywhere we went I was too distracted by the jewellery, fabric and ceramics that filled the shops and stalls! This wasn’t always popular when we were supposed to be food shopping! I did come back with some treasured souvenirs though. Here’s a few samples of some fabric I bought: