Meet The Artists
Arpillera Art Quilters
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Pictured above left to right: Esther,
Adela, Eulalia, Silvia and Sonia
Meet here just few of the talented women artists behind our amazing 3-D arpillera
art quilt collection
and read the story behind this colorful
folk art tradition.
For over 6 years we have been working with them
helping them refine their techniques and encouraging their creativity
with ideas and new designs. Many are mothers, who are able to work from
home while taking care of their children. They share ideas
(and fabric!), and the quality of their art affords them a
substantial portion of the family income.
Read more
about this contemporary Peruvian tradition.
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The Hurtado Family
Lucuma works with several families in a little town in the Andes
where the ancient tradition of gourd carving has
been passed down through generations. Each artist brings their own
unique style and signature designs, the Hurtado and Rojas
families’ growing collection of hand carved gourds continue to
be Lucuma favorites.
Learn more about this millenary craft
and gourd carving tradition
Finger Puppet Knitters
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Knitting artists by the Titicaca Lake, in Puno Peru
For the ladies creating our finger puppets, knitting is a way of life
and best of all, they are able to supply a good portion of their family income
while working from home. They Live in a remote Aymara community in the Andes of
Peru. When they are not knitting and chatting with other women, they help in
their family fields, take care of their animals or prepare for a community celebration
which take place few times a year.
Learn more about the puppet knitting tradition!
Loomwork Artists
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Crisantino Montes
Crisantino and his exquisite handloom work was a lucky discovery from our
last trip to Ayacucho. The quality of his baby alpaca super fine weaving caught
our attention but the breathtaking colors of his tapestries really captivated
our hearts. No question, he is a color wizard, creating amazing combinations on
each of his signature art pieces. As a talented chemist he develops his own
natural colors using traditional cochinilla, local plants and minerals.
Learn more about the work of this amazing
artist.
Fur and Leather Crafter
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