By Amanda Coen at Awamaki
Feliz Dia De Las Madres!
How Is Holy Week Celebrated in the Sacred Valley? A time of reflection, family gatherings, and shared traditions in the Sacred Valley In Ollantaytambo, Holy Week — known in Spanish as Semana Santa, the week leading up to Easter — is celebrated with a particular intensity. It is not only...
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...
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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