As an Andean and Quechua-speaking woman from the Yanacocha community in Chinchero (Cusco), I have always wondered about the meaning of cultural identity. According to Jaime Fisher, it is the sense of belonging to a specific social group it differentiates us from others. All this is shown in the ethnic groups, languages, beliefs, customs, festivals, rituals, and ceremonies, thus manifesting lifestyles and…
If you are a lover of traveling around the world and meeting new cultures and traditions, then global decoration style is perfect for you. Indeed you are the one who brings small or large pieces of craftsmanship from each country you visit. Or now, thanks to the Internet, you can buy handmade pieces from countries you would like to see someday. Our…
Last week I wrote an article about collaborative work between artisan and designer. And some years ago, I discovered the project that Glimpt design studio did and their visit to Peru. The Swedish designers Mattias Rask and Tor Palm created Glimpt studio in 2010 and joined their two passions: design and travel. They have traveled around the world in search…
From this small corner of the Internet, La casa de Freja seeks to show Peruvian craftsmanship to the world. In addition to showing in pictures the handicrafts of the different communities, I also try to spread a little, the history behind each handicraft work, our culture, the time and the love that artisans put to each handcrafted piece. Craftsmanship Artisans…