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There is no planet B: Our climate-friendly production

There is no planet B: Our climate-friendly production

Our goal is to be able to produce completely climate-neutral by the end of 2021. By 2050, the world population will grow to up to…

Tradition meets modernity: In conversation with our sourcing partner

Tradition meets modernity: In conversation with our sourcing partner

We proudly introduce: Carlos Cordero, Peruvian Traditions Entrepreneur, brother, proud Peruvian and our sourcing partner. Together with his sister Claudia, Carlos runs the Peruvian Traditions…

Traditional knitting art at 4010m altitude. We proudly introduce: Paulina Ccana

Traditional knitting art at 4010m altitude. We proudly introduce: Paulina Ccana

Wife, mother, traditional knitter and descendant of the Incas. Paulina lives together with ten other families as part of the Kinsaccocha Community in Paru Paru,…

The life of indigenous peoples: In conversation with the village elder

The life of indigenous peoples: In conversation with the village elder

We proudly introduce: Cecilio Quispe, Kinsaccocha Community, village elder, grandfather, father and descendant of the Incas. Cecilio lives together with ten other families as part…

An insight into the symbolism of Inca textiles

An insight into the symbolism of Inca textiles

The importance of patterns, shapes and colours For the Incas textiles symbolized wealth and status. Finest fabrics were among the most valuable of all possessions…

We proudly introduce: Rubén & Isabelle, two of our partners behind Achiy’s production

We proudly introduce: Rubén & Isabelle, two of our partners behind Achiy’s production

Mr. Rubén & Mrs. Isabelle, as they are affectionately called by everyone, lead Achiy’s family production workshop in Cusco. Mr. Rubén & Mrs. Isabelle share…

Pachamama, our Mother Earth: Living in harmony with nature

Pachamama, our Mother Earth: Living in harmony with nature

“Pachamama is our mother (…) Our communities are very disappointed in the people in the cities because they don’t know who Pachamama is. They have…

The Story of the Puma – ‘the God of our earth’

The Story of the Puma – ‘the God of our earth’

Each one of our products (we like to call them works of art) tells a unique story and thus gives our garments a meaning –…

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