geometric patterns

In the ancient Inca empire, those with radiant beauty were known as qori, meaning "golden lady" in the Quechua language. Inspired by those times of splendor, artisan Paul Lopez of Peru works with cotton yarns to create this woven belt, whose classic geometric pattern combines yellow, orange and purple hues on an ivory base tone, imitating a harmonious morning.

The colorful mountains of Colombia are a testimony to the region's vibrant and cheerful traditions. Drawing inspiration from the country's colorful textiles and natural landscapes, designer Lorette Menjura works with local artisans to create this acrylic coin purse with a colorful geometric pattern in a tufted style. The accessory also features a zippered closure, a braided strap, a cute blue pompom and a polyester lining.

The colorful mountains of Colombia are a testimony to the region's vibrant and cheerful traditions. Drawing inspiration from the country's colorful textiles and natural landscapes, designer Lorette Menjura works with local artisans to create this acrylic coin purse with a colorful geometric pattern in a tufted style. The accessory also features a zippered closure, a braided strap, a cute blue pompom and a polyester lining.

Reverse-painted glass, introduced to Peru in the 17th century, is now a revered Peruvian art form. The Ortiz Family brings to this craft a unique conflux of influences. Their repetitive geometrical and symmetrical patterns owe their origins to Inca pottery, but their coloration is drawn from the multi-hued blue and gold tiles found in North Africa and Spain. Our glass-topped wooden tray is handcrafted in the family’s workshop in Peru.

Gamaniel Esmit combines deep tones of crimson and marigold with warm earth colors in this rug celebrating the Inca heritage of his Andean homeland. He hand-weaves it in a traditional loom using fine 100% alpaca wool and signs it with his initials.Born in the highlands city of Huancayo, Gamaniel comes from a long line of weavers and grew up around surrounded by yarns and looms. Through their work, he and his family continue to keep alive the old traditions and techniques that have been passed down to them for centuries.