peruvian style hat

The mountains and landscapes of the Andes fill themselves with a myriad of colors in the spring season, inspiring their people to celebrate the gifts of Mother Nature. Fascinated by the stunning flora of the region, artisan Waldo Berrios crafts a hat from an alpaca, acrylic and wool blend, which adds a soft texture to the accessory. On top of that, the design is embellished with floral and leafy motifs in black and crimson hues for a vibrant style.

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.

Peru's Susi Sillau creates the illusion of a turban. Knitted of a warm alpaca blend, the chic grey hat crosses at the front to assure a comfy fit.

This terrific hat features gunmetal and saddle brown tones, great neutral colors, and it's reversible so you get options for how to wear it. Artisan Waldo Berrios, a native of Huancayo, Peru, crafts the warm cable-knit hat in a soft alpaca, acrylic, and wool blend.

This unisex skull-style beanie cap, crafted by artistan Edison Canal in Cusco, Peru, is perfect for any outdoor adventure. Made from a cozy blend of alpaca, acrylic, and wool, it is lightweight, durable, breathable and comfortable. It can be worn under other headwear and fits perfectly in a pocket or bag.  

A wide brimmed hat shades her face as she sits barefoot, awaiting shoppers. Beside her is a basket of flowers still fresh with dew. Ulloa Family artisans transform virgin wool into a colorful portrait of exceptional beauty. They name this piece Wayta Warmi, meaning "woman of the flowers" in the Quechua language.

Chola is a term referring to indigenous and mestizo women from the Andes that now applies to all who wear the traditional costumes established during the initial process of mestizaje (mixing of cultures) in the current Andean region. Peru’s Gerardo Fernandez creates a breathtaking Ayacucho tapestry expertly handwoven from wool depicting three cholas in abstract style. “The women are wearing typical hats and colorful skirts. Each figure is carefully detailed, capturing the richness of the textiles and the bright hues that characterize their attire,” says Fernandez. The eco-friendly tapestry is colored with natural dyes obtained from organic sources like cochineal and tree leaves, bark, roots and fruits.