geometric patterns

The artisans of the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco draw inspiration from the earthen colors of the Andean Sierra for this beautiful messenger bag. It's hand-loomed from 100% alpaca wool with a traditional Inca geometric pattern in slate grey, russet, black, and sepia. It comes fully lined and features a zipper closure.

The Artisans of the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco collective works to maintain traditional Peruvian weaving styles and natural dyeing techniques alive. They raise their own alpacas and llamas and color the wool using 100% natural dyes. Its founder, Nilda Callañaupa Alvarez, sought out elderly weavers to teach younger apprentices old weaving techniques that were about to be lost forever.

The ancient Inca civilization saw the world in a unique way, symbolizing its connection with the spiritual and natural dimensions through a sign known as the chakana. Inspired by the ancient philosophy of his ancestors, Waldo Berrios crafts an alpaca blend hat featuring a charming pattern with the mystic figure all over the design and in a blue color scheme.

Growing up, Kathiana Quispe had the privilege of watching her father work leather. This formed the basis of her future work in fashion design as seen in this combination clutch and shoulder bag made of leather with a decorative panel inset of handwoven wool in the Cusco style. Both the shoulder and wrist straps can be detached. A zipper pocket inside keeps small items at hand.

Combining soft black suede with tooled leather, Kathiana Quispe crafts a handsome backpack with Peruvian style. An inset of handloomed wool in the style of Cusco adorns the flap and an inner pocket closes with a zipper. Growing up, the Peruvian artisan had the privilege of watching her father work leather. Today she creates designs of her own with a focus on fashion.

One of the best ways to find peace is by traveling because you can discover wonderful places, new aspects of yourself and the tranquility of learning that your problems become small compared to the big, vast world. This is Peruvian artisan Kathiana Quispe's particular vision of what world peace means and she conveys it in this delightful leather passport cover that invites you to find your way to your next destination soon. Embellished with an acrylic Andean textile and the image of an introspective llama, the passport cover features two interior pockets to carry your documents safely.