Cusco, Peru

Awamaki

The Songuillay Cooperative is a group of Quechua women weavers practicing backstrap loom weaving, a centuries-old technique passed down through generations.

Hands separate a bundle of loose natural fibers.

Using locally sourced alpaca and sheep wool, artisans spin, dye, and weave intricate textiles whose motifs tell stories of mountains, rivers, and ancestral beliefs tied to their heritage.