I had been thinking a while about making cushions of the rug (frazada) I had. Peruvian textiles always present at home. To be honest, I made them by hand but I was not happy with the finish. I tried to make them with the sewing machine but the thickness of the frazada (which I also used as a rug) and…
This summer family vacation made me reflect on the direction I want to give the blog. And it is not that I want to make a change but instead give precise categories so that those who arrive at the blog know what it is about. That is also the reason for the text of “A well-traveled home blog”.Besides knowing that…
Today is July 28, a special date for Peruvians as we celebrate another year of our Independence. What a better occasion to appreciate our craftsmanship. But we cannot value our heritage if we don’t have a knowledge of our tradition and the work behind each artisanal piece and the history of artisan communities.For this reason, Alexandra, our blog interior designer,…
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…
Masks can create different sensations, could be surprise, intrigue or fear, I think they don’t go unnoticed by anyone. Even for the little ones! They are around the world, but in this blog, we like those that are part of millenary cultures and that have a lot of tradition. And it is increasingly common to see them decorating houses in…
Without a doubt Machu Picchu is the best-known touristic attraction in all of Peru, and many tourists come to the country exclusively to get to know it. But there are many more archaeological sites throughout the country, and the citadel of Chan Chan is one of them. It is located on the north coast of Peru, was the capital of…
This inspiration board has a special meaning for me since my grandfather was born in the city of Cabanaconde. It is one of the cities that are part of the tourist route of Colca Valley * in Arequipa (Peru*). I have only visited this route once and I was impressed by the beauty and elegance of the traditional clothing of this…
If you have ever traveled to Peru, Bolivia, Chile, or Argentina, you will have seen more than one woman from the Andes using these colorful blankets with a lot of tradition and history. This textile piece is called aguayo, a rectangular piece of colored wool. Women wear it to complement their clothing, to carry children or things. Design If you…
Today I bring you a very special post. Some time ago I got to know the work of “Las Polleras de Agus” and I think it is a very nice project inspired by Peruvian handwoven textiles. Griela and Jhasmine Pérez are the ones who give life to this spectacular line of unique designs! Griela is a talented entrepreneur from Cusco, graphic designer by…
We have a winner: @modourn.color Congratulations! ??? I am very happy to reach the 5000 followers on Instagram ? therefore I would like to give away these pieces of Peruvian craftsmanship to decorate your home, to one lucky follower. The winner will receive 2 pillowcases made by traditional Peruvian frazadas and a sun styled mirror. Here is how to enter: Subscribe…