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View piece detailsBrowse the catalog by palette, region of origin, or type of piece. Each textile is documented with provenance, technique, and fair trade certification.
These pieces pair well with the catalog pages you have been browsing. Each one documents a different stage of the weaving process, from raw fiber preparation to the final finishing stitches.
Backstrap loom work from the Cusco highlands, dyed with cochineal and chilca.
Table runner in indigo and natural white, woven on a floor loom in Ayacucho.
Alpaca throw with hand-knotted fringe, finished over four days in Puno.
Woven cushion cover with natural dye variations from native plants.
Before you browse the catalog, a few notes on how we document each piece, what fair trade certification covers, and what you can reasonably expect from natural dyes and handwoven textiles.
Certification applies to the workshop, not just the finished textile. It verifies that weavers receive a stable wage above local averages, that working conditions meet safety standards, and that no child labor is involved in production. It does not guarantee a specific aesthetic or a fixed price point, and it does not mean the piece was made in a single day. Each certified workshop is audited annually, and we list the cooperative name on the product page so you can trace the chain.
Cochineal, indigo, and native plants like chilca produce color that depends on soil, rainfall, and harvest season. A deep red from one batch may lean slightly toward rust in another, and indigo can shift from navy to a softer blue depending on fermentation time. This is not a defect; it is the signature of natural dyeing. We photograph each piece individually and note the dye lot on the product page, so what you see is what the weaver actually produced.
Weaving time is recorded by the artisan herself, based on the hours she spends at the loom, not including preparation of yarn or dyeing. A wall hanging with dense motifs can take 40 to 60 hours, while a simple table runner might take 12 to 18. These figures are shared as a range, because the same pattern can be woven faster by an experienced hand or slower when a new design is being tested. The estimate helps you understand the labor behind the piece, not a precise production schedule.
Yes, but with limits. We can pass a palette request to the workshop, and they will respond with what is achievable using their current dye stock and seasonal plants. A request for a specific terracotta or indigo tone is usually feasible; a request for an exact Pantone match is not, because natural dyes do not work that way. Custom orders take longer, typically 6 to 10 weeks, and are confirmed only after the weaver approves the color plan.
Region of origin refers to the province where the workshop operates and where the fiber was spun and dyed. It is not a claim that every raw material came from that exact valley, since some cooperatives source alpaca fiber from neighboring highlands. We list the workshop location and the fiber source separately when they differ. This distinction matters for buyers who want to support a specific community, and we keep the documentation transparent rather than simplifying it into a single label.
Every piece in the collection is documented with its origin, technique, and making time, so you can choose with full context. The catalog is built as a working reference for interior designers, boutique hotels, and buyers who want cultural depth behind each textile.
Each textile lists the workshop, region, and community behind it. You know exactly where the piece comes from before you commit.
See how sourcing worksBackstrap loom, natural dyeing with cochineal and native plants, hand-spun alpaca fiber. The method is stated plainly on every product page.
Browse by color story: terracotta, indigo, ochre, or neutral earth tones. Useful when matching textiles to an existing interior scheme.
Sort by the Andean region where the piece was made. Each area has its own motifs and dye traditions, and the catalog respects those differences.
From a two-day cushion cover to a three-week tapestry, the hours are listed so you understand the labor behind the price.
Workshops are verified for fair wages and safe conditions. The certificate reference is included with each piece, not buried in fine print.
Ask about a specific piece