Handwoven in Peru
Spinning, weaving, and fiber arts have long been central to the warmth, welfare, and cultural identity of Andean families.
Awamaki partners with women artisans in Ollantaytambo and surrounding Sacred Valley communities to create sustainable income through traditional textile arts, fair trade products, and cultural experiences. Our handmade accessories are grounded in Andean textile techniques, while our tours invite travelers to understand the people, process, and traditions behind them.
Through long-term partnerships, product development, training, and thoughtful tourism, Awamaki helps connect artisan knowledge to opportunities that support women-led income and keep cultural traditions rooted in community life.
Long-term relationships with artisan cooperatives and the women who carry these traditions forward.
Ethically handcrafted textiles and accessories grounded in traditional Andean techniques.
Small-group experiences that connect travelers with weaving, food, language, and daily life in the Sacred Valley.
Awamaki offers community-based cultural experiences in Ollantaytambo and the Sacred Valley, where travelers spend time with Andean artisans, learn traditional skills, and take part in small-group visits rooted in conversation, participation, and long-term community partnerships.
Visit a rural Quechua community and learn directly from women artisans through spinning, natural dyeing, and hands-on weaving.
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Take part in a traditional Pachamanca meal and weaving lesson while spending time with artisans in a rural Andean community near Ollantaytambo.
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Spend more time in a partner community through shared meals, daily activities, and an overnight homestay in the Andes.
View ExperienceAdditional options include language classes, cooking classes, artisan visits, and behind-the-scenes experiences, depending on your schedule and desired level of immersion.
Awamaki supports Quechua women in building sustainable income through their craft. We partner with roughly 180 women across 9 cooperatives, investing in skills, leadership, and fair trade market access. For many artisans, that income supports children’s education, household stability, and stronger futures for their families.
Awamaki’s tours are developed with the communities and artisans who host them. Instead of brief visits built around observation, our experiences create space for participation, conversation, and deeper cultural immersion. This approach helps tourism support fair compensation, long-term relationships, and traditions already rooted in daily life around Ollantaytambo.
Go beyond a visit and contribute to Awamaki’s long-term work in Ollantaytambo. Volunteer and internship opportunities connect participants with women’s cooperatives, sustainable tourism, and community education while working alongside Awamaki staff and local partners.
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