wool art

The Chakana, or Andean cross, represents the union between the spiritual, human and celestial worlds. Part of artisan Gerardo Fernandez's heritage, this ancestral symbol rests at the center of a cosmetic bag made from refined wool yarns. A combination of brown, green and grey hues enriches the Chakana's mystic aura, while a zipper closure and an interior pocket allow for practical use.

The elegance and sophistication of the Andes are present in a sublime design crafted by Kathiana Quispe from Peru. Working with leather in brown and black hues, the artisan creates this sling with an adjustable strap that can also be removed. With cute llama details and a traditional wool accent at the front, the accessory also comes with nickel-plated Zamac fixtures and three exterior compartments for handy use. Then, as the final touch, the bag is equipped with a zippered closure and a polyester lining.

Made entirely by hand, this beautiful contemporary bag showcases the ancestral weaving traditions preserved by the women artisans of the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco. The compact purse exemplifies the incredible time and dedication it takes to produce a handmade work of art. In the highlands they call home, before they can begin to weave the fabric for the bag, the women must first raise and shear the alpacas and llamas to obtain the wool, then dye and spin the fleece before it is ready to be woven into fabric on a traditional backstrap loom. From start to finish, the time taken to produce each bag spans the seasons. The fully-lined bag closes with a zipper and features an interior zipper pocket.

The cool blues of this beautiful 100% alpaca shoulder bag evoke the Andean skies. The bag is crafted entirely by hand by the artisans of the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco. They raise the alpacas and llamas to obtain the fleece; shear, dye and spin the wool; and weave the textile on a traditional waist loom. The unlined bag closes with a zipper and features an interior zipper pocket and jaunty tassels on the bottom.

The talented artisan Kathiana Quispe transports the Andean style to the warm lands of Zanzibar, creating a convenient accessory for the sophisticated woman. Using suede, the Peruvian artisan crafts a generous structure equipped with an interior pocket. Then, brown leather accents add a charming touch to this shoulder bag while providing comfortable straps. As the final piece, a traditional wool textile adds the elegance of the region to the design, finished with a zipper closure.

Classic Andean details compose an antique portrait of a river full of fish, transforming this sling bag into a treasure of the region's textile artistry. Peru's Gerardo Fernandez weaves this convenient accessory from wool yarns in natural navy, green and ivory hues, evoking the Andes' stunning forests. An adjustable strap and zipper closure finish the piece, while an interior pocket allows for handy use.

Elegant camel and ginger hues adorn an exquisite design by Kathiana Quispe from Peru. Using traditional Cusco elements, the artisan starts the process by creating this shoulder bag from suede and adding a polyester lining. Then, she equips the accessory with a zippered interior pocket for small items. After finishing the bag with a traditional wool textile in a colorful palette, Kathiana adds an adjustable strap and a magnetic snap closure to her design, making it the perfect complement to your everyday.