Amne
Amne is an indigenous artist from the Shipibo community. Her indigenous tribe lives in the Amazon Rainforest of Peru. She is inspired by the animals and plants of the region and her culture is deeply embedded in her art. Amne is a weaver and gourd artist and creates unique, one-of-a-kind pieces utilizing the Chambira Palm, a native species found locally. The fibers of the palm leaf are used to create beautiful baskets, animal sculptures and jewelry. Her work incorporates colorful seeds, vibrant colors, and hand carved gourds.
Fernando
Fernando is an indigenous artist from the Shipibo community. His indigenous tribe lives in the Amazon Rainforest of Peru. He designs and hand carves gourd rattles with unique designs and patterns. The Shipibo see and hear the geometric patterns in nature and reproduce the designs featured on his instruments. The Shipibo believe the patterns are healing on the spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical level. Each design carries its own special meaning and functions as a musical score called an ‘Icaro’ that can be sung. Fernando’s one-of-a-kind instruments are designed and hard carved using local resources.
Juanita
Juanita is an indigenous artist from the Shipibo community. Her indigenous tribe lives in the Amazon Rainforest of Peru. She designs and embroideries colorful and intricate manta cloth (textiles) that are an authentic piece of handmade art. The Shipibo see and hear the geometric patterns in nature and reproduce the designs featured in these unique textiles. The Shipibo believe the patterns in their manta cloth are healing on the spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical level. Each design carries its own special meaning and functions as a musical score called an ‘Icaro’ that can be sung. Juanita’s one-of-a-kind art pieces feature local plants and animals from the region.
Libia
Libia is an indigenous Quechua artist from the community of Pisac, Peru. She is a weaver who continues to follow a rich tradition from the Andes highlands that has been passed down for generations. Libia creates beautiful textiles, that can be used as an altar cloth, table runner, wall hanging, wrap or scarf. She follows the traditional methods of washing, dying, spinning, and weaving alpaca and sheep’s yarn into textiles of complex colors, designs, and forms. The yarn is dyed with natural colorants that are sourced locally. Each piece is authentic and handmade following the rich traditions from her culture.
Nelli
Nelli is an indigenous Quechua artist from the community of Chinchero, Peru. She is a weaver who continues to follow a rich tradition from the Andes highlands that has been passed down for generations. Nelli creates beautiful textiles, headbands, and bags. She follows the traditional methods of washing, dying, spinning, and weaving alpaca and sheep’s yarn into textiles of complex colors, designs, and forms. The yarn is dyed with natural colorants that are sourced locally. Each piece is authentic and handmade following the rich traditions from her culture.
Mirna
Mirna is an indigenous artist from the Shipibo community. Her indigenous tribe lives in the Amazon Rainforest of Peru. She designs and embroideries colorful and intricate manta cloth (textiles) that are an authentic piece of handmade art. The Shipibo see and hear the geometric patterns in nature and reproduce the designs featured in these unique textiles. The Shipibo believe the patterns in their manta cloth are healing on the spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical level. Each design carries its own special meaning and functions as a musical score called an ‘Icaro’ that can be sung. Mirna’s one-of-a-kind art pieces feature local plants and animals from the region.
Mirtha
Mirtha is an indigenous artist from the Shipibo community. Her indigenous tribe lives in the Amazon Rainforest of Peru. She designs and embroideries colorful and intricate manta cloth (textiles) that are an authentic piece of handmade art. The Shipibo see and hear the geometric patterns in nature and reproduce the designs featured in these unique textiles. The Shipibo believe the patterns in their manta cloth are healing on the spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical level. Each design carries its own special meaning and functions as a musical score called an ‘Icaro’ that can be sung. Mirtha’s one-of-a-kind art pieces feature local plants and animals from the region. She also designs and creates colorful beaded bracelets and earrings as well.
Miriam
Miriam is an indigenous Quechua artist from the community of Chinchero, Peru. She is a weaver who continues to follow a rich tradition from the Andes highlands that has been passed down for generations. Miriam creates beautiful textiles, and handwoven bags. She follows the traditional methods of washing, dying, spinning, and weaving alpaca and sheep’s yarn into textiles of complex colors, designs, and forms. The yarn is dyed with natural colorants that are sourced locally. Each piece is authentic and handmade following the rich traditions from her culture.
Ramiro
Ramiro is an indigenous artist from the Shipibo community. His indigenous tribe lives in the Amazon Rainforest of Peru. He is inspired by the plants of the region and creates unique and one-of-a-kind necklaces. Each piece of jewelry incorporates colorful seeds from his local community.
Sarah
Sarah is an indigenous artist from the Shipibo community. Her indigenous tribe lives in the Amazon Rainforest of Peru. She is inspired by the animals and plants of the region and her culture is deeply embedded in her work. Sarah is a gourd artist and creates unique art pieces beautifully designed, hand carved, and painted.
Emilia
Emilia is an indigenous artist from the Shipibo community. Her indigenous tribe lives in the Amazon Rainforest of Peru. She is a weaver and creates unique, one-of-a-kind handwoven bags utilizing the Chambira Palm, a native species found locally. Emilia uses the fibers of the palm leaf to create beautiful bags that are lightweight, durable, and unique. Her art pieces often incorporate colorful designs and seeds.
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