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Celebrate International Women's Day with Us In much of Latin America, International Women’s Day — often referred to simply as March 8 — is not primarily a celebration. It is a day that calls for protest and radical change. On March 8, we recognize women as economic actors, knowledge holders, and...
Beyond Charity: How Fair Trade Reshapes Value in Global Textiles Have you ever wondered who decides how much a handmade textile is worth? When we buy a sweater or a woven scarf, we usually assume the price reflects the cost of the material, the brand name, and the design. But...
Since pre-Columbian times, alpacas have been central to life in Peru. Across different Andean civilizations, their presence and role extended far beyond the material use. For the Incas, alpaca fiber was reserved for royalty and religious life. Earlier cultures such as the Moche depicted alpacas in pottery and artwork, while...
How Is Christmas Celebrated in Ollantaytambo? Where family life, community bonds, and the agricultural cycle intertwine. Ollantaytambo, a town in the heart of the Sacred Valley, is a place where Quechua, Inca, and Spanish histories coexist, and where local communities have preserved and transformed their cultural traditions over time. The...
Awamaki is a nonprofit fair trade social enterprise dedicated to connecting Andean artisan weavers with global markets. We collaborate with women artisans to support their efforts towards educational and financial independence by co-creating beautifully handcrafted knit and woven accessories using hertiage techniques.
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