andean textile

Like butterfly wings, intricate motifs center wide bands of color. W. Rojas Yuri weaves a stunning throw on the Andean handloom. The blend of luxurious alpaca wool and the deep red tones make this a focal point in any setting.

Original and beautiful, this handsome charango combines pinewood, walnut wood and congona wood. The ten-string Andean instrument is a South American version of the European mandolin, originally crafted from the shell of an armadillo. Benito Tito creates this piece to contrast the grain of three local woods. The guitar features nylon strings and includes a plastic pick. It arrives with a colorful woven cloth case.

Poised to sing sweet melodies of the Andes, this beautiful zampoña panpipe is handcrafted by Benito Tito. Its name, Laca, refers to the presence of the traditional musical instrument at festive events. Tito selects eleven reeds according to size, sands them and aligns them with precision. They are held in place with nylon monofilament and covered with synthetic fabric. A matching fabric case is included; it emulates pre-Hispanic textile design.

The charango with its distinctive shape and sound is a traditional Andean instrument. This handsome charango combines pinewood, jacaranda wood and congona wood. The ten-string Andean instrument is a South American version of the European mandolin, originally crafted from the shell of an armadillo. Benito Tito creates this piece with a relief of Inti, the Inca sun god sculpted on the back. Equipped with nylon strings, this handmade instrument includes a carrying case of Huancayo-style cloth.

The morning is russet and goldenrod in this cushion cover from the Andean region. Made with traditional techniques by Peru's Zosimo Laura, this piece combines Andean artistry with a whimsical touch, portraying a happy sun. The back has a zipper, allowing easy use.

Jacaranda wood lends its extraordinary beauty to this quena flute. Crafted by hand, it is a legacy of the Inca, an indispensable instrument in today's traditional Peruvian music. Benito Tito perforates holes of different widths to ensure a sweet sound and tunes it to 440. The mouthpiece is carved from bone and its case emulates pre-Hispanic textiles.