sculpture of hands

Peruvian designer Anaychay presents this fabulous 100% alpaca pullover sweater. What appears from a distance to be a sort of argyle pattern is actually Andean women with braids, wearing ponchos and traditional hats. The soft, warm sweater is knit by hand using the intarsia technique.

Artisan Teodolinda Seguil of Peru transforms a gourd into a charming sling bag with Andean motifs. After hand-carving the gourd, Teodolinda hand-paints in colorful shades every floral and bird detail that embellishes her creation. This sling bag features an adjustable strap and leather tabs that hold the snap closure, creating a unique and lovely accessory.

Hand knit using the intarsia technique, this cardigan sweater designed by Anaychay in Peru is stunning. The artisans use soft, warm 100% alpaca wool, a fiber highly prized by the ancient Inca. The front of the sweater features a bold graphic llama design in black, white, spice and emerald; the back is solid black.

The artistry of crochet is showcased in all its glory in this exquisitely crafted handbag, designed to add a touch of vibrancy and elegance to your dynamic lifestyle or make a striking sartorial statement. Created by Thai artisan Violet, this accessory boasts a captivating medley of vivid hues, expertly woven into a tapestry of style. Decorated with lovely vertical and horizontal stripes, floral motifs in squares frame the center like a cross-stitch pattern on the front and back. With practicality in mind, sturdy handles and a convenient coconut shell button closure ensure effortless functionality.

A divine force takes the form of a jaguar and devours a heart in a breathtaking scene inspired by an ancient Maya carving with Toltec influences. This captivating image was seen as a representation of power by Mesoamerican civilizations, often relating the nature of the feline with supernatural strength and magical abilities.

The Ruiz Bazan Family, heir of the ancient Zapotec textile techniques, is fascinated by this captivating depiction and handlooms a precious wool area rug featuring the sacred figure, all using natural dyes that enhance the beauty of their heritage.