Textiles and Weavings

The Yurivilca Family takes their inspiration from Jauja, the first capital of colonial Peru located in Junín. Conjuring the array of wildflowers that bloom in spring, they weave a colorful wool throw. Red borders are cheerful and bright. 

Small enough to be a lap robe, it is styled after the mantas, or "cloaks" worn in Ayacucho and sometimes used to carry babies.

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Subtly shading from one radiant color to another, this brilliant blanket makes a focal point in any décor. A black background heightens the drama of this lovely work. Hand-woven by the Yurivilca Family in the traditional Ayacucho style, it is decorated with tassels. The name, Gachakata, is Quechua for "blanket." 

Small enough to be a lap robe, it is styled after the mantas, or "cloaks" worn in Ayacucho and sometimes used to carry babies.

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Short skirt sized for a child. Traditional Shipibo cloth used to create pockets. Length measured from waist to bottom hem. Width measured at top of waist. Waist has stretching material. Peru. Learn More

You don't have to be an Iron Chef to wear this apron and cap set adorned with Shipibo embroidered designs. Ebony colored apron ties in back, has adjustable bib straps and patch pocket in front featuring the traditional colorful and intricate icaro embroidery of the Shipibo. Bandana / cap has an elastic band to help keep it tied in place and also features a coordinated square Shipibo embroidery pattern. Learn More

Lightweight cotton top with vee-neckline featuring the beautiful traditional colorful and complex embroidered designs of the Shipibo. These designs represent the icaros sung by the Shipibo and grace the front and reverse of the shirt. From the Shipibo of the Amazon jungle, Peru.

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Lightweight cotton top with crew neckline featuring beautiful traditional embroidered designs in striking colors. These designs represent the icaros sung by the Shipibo for invoking an infusion of energy. From the Shipibo of the Amazon jungle, Peru. Learn More

Lightweight cotton top with vee-neckline featuring the beautiful traditional colorful and complex embroidered designs of the Shipibo. These designs represent the icaros sung by the Shipibo and grace the front and reverse of the shirt. Features a front chest pocket.  From the Shipibo of the Amazon jungle, Peru.

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Lightweight cotton top with crew neckline featuring beautiful traditional embroidered designs in striking colors. These designs represent the icaros sung by the Shipibo invoking ayahuasca and chacuruna, medicine plants. From the Shipibo of the Amazon jungle, Peru. Learn More

Lightweight cotton pants featuring a drawstring waist and beautiful traditional embroidered designs in striking colors. These designs represent the icaros sung by the Shipibo invoking love and the protection of the flowers of the ayahuasca. From the Shipibo of the Amazon jungle, Peru. Learn More