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.