Tradition
Journal, tradition, handicrafts, artisans.
Luxurious Comfort: Knitted Baby Alpaca Throws from Puno
There is something undeniably comforting about wrapping yourself in a soft, warm throw on a chilly evening. And when it comes to the epitome of luxury and coziness, nothing surpasses…
Global style, colorful and cultural! 🌈🏡
Nothing more beautiful than to add Peruvian motifs to your global style decoration . If you had to choose two pieces from the photograph, which would they be? Have a nice…
All about Ayacucho Tapestries
This week I bring you a very special post about the wonderful tapestries of Ayacucho, come and join me in this story. Ayacucho is one of the cities known as…
Cochineal, a little insect and my favorite color palette
Have you heard of cochineal? Since ancient times, pre-Inca civilizations (Peru) have traditionally used a series of natural dyes as a color palette for making their garments such as blankets,…
Ayacucho tapestries and visiting Artisan Emilio Fernández Quispe
Emilio Fernández Quispe is an artist and craftsman, born on July 20, 1964, in Vinchos, Ayacucho. He and his family create textiles, embroidery, altarpieces, Ayacucho tapestries, cushions, and ceramics in…
Cusco craftsmanship as part of my cultural identity
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…
Most popular Peruvian crafts during festivities of the year
We are close to the end of the year and only two months away from preparing for Christmas. It recalled the different festivities celebrated throughout the year in my country…
Chulucanas pottery, ancient techniques, and unique style
Chulucanas pottery is handmade in the district of the same name, located in the province of Morropón, department of Piura, on the north coast of Peru. These ceramics are identified by…
10 textile art ideas to display on that wall of your house
If you are a passionate collector, you have at least one wall of your house with pieces of art or crafts brought from one or more parts of the world.…
“Artesanías del Perú: Historía, tradición e innovación” a complete investigation of Popular Art
I had the privilege of attending the launch of the book “Handicrafts of Peru: History, tradition and innovation,” written by art specialist Sirley Ríos Acuña. Through an investigation of…
