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Everywhere you go, the Chakana sign will guide your days, attracting energies of balance and harmony. As the main theme in Kathiana Quispe's newest collection, this Inca symbol represents the union between spiritual, earthly and divine energies. Now part of this dapper 100% leather passport cover as a textile accent made from acrylic yarns arranged in a classic design, the symbol exudes mysticism and magnificence. The cover, made in a palette of burgundy and ginger hues, features traditional details on the front and a polyester-lined interior equipped with plastic compartments to place your passport securely.

Everywhere you go, the Chakana sign will bless your days, drawing energies of balance and harmony. As the main theme in Kathiana Quispe's newest collection, this Inca symbol represents the union between spiritual, earthly and divine energies. Now part of this stylish 100% leather passport cover as a textile accent made from acrylic yarns arranged in a classic design, the symbol exudes enchantment and grandeur. The cover, made in a palette of orange and brown hues, features elegant details on the front and a polyester-lined interior equipped with plastic compartments to place your passport securely.

Peruvian artisan Kathiana Quispe’s fashionable shoulder bag is inspired by classic Andean motifs like the Chakana cross and the llama. The exquisite patterns are expertly embossed on the brown leather, making it an absolute standout. The zippered bag opens to a fully lined interior with a zippered pocket, offering plenty of space for your essentials.

Patiently handwoven on the backstrap loom, ancient motifs recall the splendor of the Inca empire, when such textiles were more highly prized than gold. Artisans of the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco craft a handbag of timeless beauty, combining blue and with two shades of red on a dark blue background. They name their design for Chinchero, where time seems to have stood still for centuries and the Quechua language is spoken and seek to keep the old textile traditions alive.

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. The bag is fully lined and opens to reveal a convenient zipper pocket.