geometric patterns

Beautiful diamond motifs in slate are flanked with geometric waves of brick in this Peruvian shawl. Designed by Waldo Berrios, the shawl is woven with alpaca and wool blend fibers to achieve a soft cold weather accessory.

A little bird emerges from a qantuta garden to plead to the gods for water and nectar in a scene from an ancient Andean legend. Rosa Pariona illustrates this fantastic scene in an alpaca blend tapestry handloomed with traditional techniques, displaying a gorgeous geometric pattern in vibrant green hues.

The magnificent Inca Empire left the world a legacy of stunning textiles ornamented with intricate geometric patterns, often in a palette of vibrant hues. As heiress of the ancient Andean culture, Peruvian artisan Maria Cutipa crafts a 100% alpaca cardigan sweater in a kimono style with trendy short sleeves, an open front and elegant fringes dangling from the piece. The garment is also embellished with classic Inca motifs in a warm color scheme, making this unique design a symbol of the artist's beloved homeland.

Pre-Hispanic motifs go all over this soft sweater crafted by Peruvian artisan Santos Cano. Using an acrylic, alpaca and wool blend, Santos designs every detail of the garment, choosing a palette of beige and white hues. Furthermore, the item features a comfortable crew neck, long sleeves for cozy wear, and a buttoned closure.

Waldo Berrios's gorgeous design hides a mystic message from the ancient Inca culture. Working with an alpaca blend material, the Peruvian artisan crafts this poncho with long sleeves in a palette of black, beige and orange hues, featuring traditional geometric motifs reminiscent of the chakana sign, a figure used to represent the unity between the spiritual and natural world.