Threads of Peru

We support the Quechua Weavers of Peru & their ancient textile traditions. We globally market their products & educate the world about their ancient craft.

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We're pleased to announce our new partnership with garage_89_cusco!⁠
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Garage 89 is a perfect venue for the work of our artisan partners and now you can find selected items of our collections at the store. ⁠
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Make… https://t.co/wxQT4MBJ5U

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This is an image from our visit to Chaullacocha last month, when we have the chance to spend a day at Demesia & Agustín's home we'll into Andean mountains.

Here she is weaving a piece of the new addition to our… https://t.co/KJlsDC2aZm

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Cochineal is one of our favorites natural dyes. These cactus-eating insects might be small but it's capable to create over 25 different shades of colors, among pinks, purples, oranges, reds and even greys.… https://t.co/52vH5FNjWt

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We're looking forward to the weekend!⁠
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Photo by Eric Mindling
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The United Nations’ (UN) International Day of Rural Women celebrates and honors the role of rural women on October 15 each year. ⁠
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The first International Day of Rural Women was observed on October 15, 2008. This… https://t.co/u1UzuWD6tv

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One of our all time favorites, the Sonqo Poncho.

Handwoven in naturally dyed baby alpaca by Leonarda in the community of Parobamba.

Parobamba is surrounded with stunning landscapes right between the jungle and the… https://t.co/2zpGv65o35

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Don’t be afraid to challenge the status quo! ⁠
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This weekend we visited to our artisan partners Narcisa and Melchor in Ampares to dye yarn for our last production of 2019.⁠
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They are a talented couple who weave our Pitukiska & Ocongate chullos (hats), Awaq chuspa… https://t.co/XNw7rVUgwZ

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Choose Artisan :) https://t.co/UGxZNfqlQt

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Here’s a photo of the colorful streets in Peru to spread happy vibes into your weekend!

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#cusco #calle #colorful #vibrant #art #arte #colors #houses #homes #inthehome… https://t.co/iy5RrIZRER

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The Raymi top is an incredibly light-weight t-shirt that is handwoven from 100% baby alpaca!⁠
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Come find it on September 27 & 28 at the showroom held at > Selina Plaza de Armas in Cusco < where we'll be sharing… https://t.co/GkF1bxkeCZ

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Road traffic in the Andes... ⁠

Photo by: mariahkrey ⁠ https://t.co/a5bvTqwjqy

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Everything at Threads of Peru is made by hand - from the yarn to the colors to the finished piece. From us to you!⁠
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Can it be? Yes! All of the beautiful shades in our Carolina ruana are made from natural dyes. Handwoven by talented artisans in the highlands of Peru, this all-alpaca wrap is a great way to… https://t.co/GQePZUsk4w

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In the ethical and sustainable fashion movement, fair wages, the environment and human rights matter. Choosing artisan-made products is a great way to shop ethically. Using local, natural materials means that the… https://t.co/3QXIWXVmMz

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We had fun playing peek-a-boo with this playful little guy during a visit to Pitukiska!

We work with 7 different communities, from all four corners of the Cusco area.⁠

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Happy Monday, everyone! It's back to the "office", whether that's a skyscraper, a coffee shop or the great outdoors - like this open-air workspace in Upis that doubles as boardroom, workshop, creativity centre and… https://t.co/oXmJqFDPaE

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Awaq is the Quechua word for "to weave", and the name of this bag. ⁠
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Read more about the incredible technique used to weave it in our blog.⁠
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Have you seen our updated 2019 styles? Check them now!⁠
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Photo by:… https://t.co/vufCyp2dOe

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There's nothing like freshly dyed yarn! We work exclusively with natural, locally-sourced dyes: an array of leaves, bark, flowers, berries, insects and minerals to produce all the colours of the rainbow. Here are… https://t.co/LDC3gj9Nmb

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Dreaming of snuggling up in a super-soft alpaca blanket?⁠
Our Miski blanket is the perfect way to take the chill off any day! ⁠
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Have you seen our new 2019 styles? Get yours now!⁠
Link in bio or look for the tagged… https://t.co/L1Rvb0iaeL