Lima, Peru

Philomena

Philomena co-creates with skilled Peruvian artisans who preserve traditional weaving techniques to craft ruanas and ponchos from fine alpaca fiber.

Artisans work among yarn spools and textiles in a workshop.
A person works at a wooden loom, guiding fibers through the frame.

Each garment reflects generations of artistry, blending timeless craftsmanship with versatile, wearable design.

Hands guide pale fibers through taut threads on a wooden loom, weaving alpaca cloth.

Sustainable Technique

Alpaca Weaving

Alpaca weaving interlaces yarn made from alpaca fiber on a loom to produce cloth. Artisans use the resulting textiles for garments such as ruanas and ponchos.