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Crafted by hand, this delightful morral combines rich textures with red, white and rich earthen browns. Artisan members of Peru's Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco first knot the yarn before it is woven on a backstrap loom. The motifs derive from Inca art in an effort to keep the traditional patterns and techniques alive as well as their Andean identity. This texture is known as urpi, which means "dove" in the Quechua language.

The community raises and cares for its own alpacas. The fleece is washed, carded and spun by hand using a pushka, or drop spindle. The dyes come from plants, nuts and tree bark. The next step is one of the most important, as the artisan prepares the warp, or vertical threads for the backstrap loom. This determines the size of the textile, the color combinations, and the patterns that will be woven.

The intensity of color can vary depending on the hardness of the water, the altitude and the local dye sources, making each textile a unique piece of handcrafted art

Travel with triple comfort, thanks to Lida Evaristo’s newest set. Fine suede in black, Andean details, wool accents and acrylic yarns embellish these three bags, each made in complementary sizes to allow versatile use. Completing the set, zippers ensure everything stays in place.

Inspired by the archaeological treasure that is the Sacred Valley of the Inca, the artisans of the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco create this beautiful shoulder bag. They use a traditional loom to weave the bag from a alpaca and sheep's wool blend yarns. Inca-inspired motifs decorate the bag as well as the shoulder straps. The fully lined bag features an interior zipper pocket.

Weaving is an ancient tradition in the Andes, and handwoven Inca textiles were more highly prized than gold. Carrying on the legacy, Eliazar Ochoa creates an intricate cushion cover of dazzling beauty. His motifs are inspired by ancient Andean art, executed in a woolen palette of glowing warmth.

Inspired by the textiles of the ancient Inca, Peruvian artisan W. Rojas Yuri creates a mesmerizing throw blanket. He hand-weaves a soft alpaca blend on the traditional telar de pedal floor loom. Stripes of midnight alternate with sunrise for an eye-catching an addition to your home that is as eye-catching as it is comfortable.

With an authentic talent for wool and suede handbags and accessories, Peruvian designer Lida Evaristo creates this dapper cosmetic bag set, ideal for any trip. The three accessories are made in complementary sizes, allowing you to keep each type of item in a separate space. In addition to their elegant palette of black, white, yellow and turquoise hues, each piece features a suede strap, Inca motifs and a polyester-lined interior closing with a zipper.

Combining Inca motifs with traditional Hindu and Buddhist mandala designs, Peruvian artisan Luis Leon creates a truly mesmerizing tapestry. In tones of blue and yellow, geometric motifs form concentric patterns in this tapestry. Luis works on an artisanal telar de pedal, or floor loom to hand-weave this tapestry of wool.

This chic sling bag offers versatility with its removable and adjustable strap, seamlessly transforming into a handle bag. Designed by Peruvian artisan Kathiana Quispe, it is meticulously fashioned from black and brown leather with petite embossed accents and a vibrant handwoven wool fabric inset adorned with traditional Inca motifs, adding a touch of cultural richness. Featuring a secure zippered closure, a fully lined interior and two convenient zippered pockets, this bag combines sophistication with practicality.