Asunta Quispe ~ Patacancha, Cusco

4,200 meters above sea-level, tucked away in the Andes, is the village of Patacancha. The community is known for its colorful high-quality textiles which are hand-woven primarily by the women in the community and for their traditional lifestyle.

We work directly with Asunta Quispe, we visit her at her home once or twice a year to choose in person the pieces for our collection. 

Their textiles are one of a kind, handwoven with handspun and naturally dyed alpaca fiber. They bring the chance to take on a rustic yet stunning entirely original piece that celebrates the backstrap loom weaving tradition of the high Andes.

The vibrant colors come from wild harvested plants, insects, and lichen. The patterns tell the story of the weaver’s culture, community, and cosmology with symbols of Andean flora and fauna.