Handmade in Cusco
How a piece takes shape.
The process changes with each artisan and each object. These are the stages we share.
- 1
Choosing the fiber
Wool, alpaca and natural fibers are selected by touch, strength and how the finished piece will be used.
- 2
Setting the weave
Color and structure are decided before the first thread crosses the loom.
- 3
Weaving and finishing
Hours of handwork give the piece its form. Each one is checked and finished by hand.
About us.
We are a couple from Cusco who started AWAY to bring the work of local women artisans to homes beyond Peru.
We grew up around Cusco's markets, workshops and textiles. Today, we work directly with artisans on small collections of bags, blankets and objects for the home. Every piece is woven and finished by hand, and the small variations are part of what makes it singular.
For questions, collaborations or wholesale enquiries, write to away.cusco.pe@gmail.com.
