Threads of Peru

03/05/2022

Check out this excellent and very thorough guide to shopping traditional textiles in Cusco, Peru!

Sourcing genuine, handmade products is extremely important - but often extremely difficult. To the untrained eye, non-authentic or synthetic, machine-made textiles can be hard to tell apart from natural, handwoven items.

This guide - produced with support from our friends at Mosqoy and by National Geographic - is essential reading for anyone who cares about supporting handcraft, traditional culture, Indigenous women, and natural, eco-friendly products.

Check it out here!

How to buy handmade, fair-trade, traditional textiles in Cusco, Peru

26/01/2022

Each extensive step in the production of the Peruvian textiles in the Quechua Collection is lovingly attended to by all members of the Threads of Peru family.

From placing q’olle flowers into boiling dye pots to hand-twisting decorative fringed finishes, each textile in the Quechua Collection is 100% natural, and produced using both environmentally conscious practices and ancient techniques. ❤️🧶

21/01/2022

Threads of Peru is the culmination of years of wandering the rolling hills of the Andes, drawing inspiration from the vibrant colors, culturally rich designs, and awe-inspiring mastery of traditional Quechua weaving. 🦙

The dual concepts for this collection were developed to offer an exquisite diversity of Peruvian elegance: Latin America, full of sumptuous colors and vibrant designs; and Classic, for fashion statements of timeless elegance.

Each item holds profound meaning and tells part of the ancient story of the breathtaking Andean world. 🕊

21/01/2022

🌿 Each of these pillows have been made by hand on a back loom by weavers from Cusco. A mixture of ancient knowledge with modern designs in a black and white palette.
🌿 Why not give your living room a unique touch with these beautiful pillows and at the same time support local artisans. The perfect addition to your cozy winter decor!
🌿 Head to our shop for more info. Free express shipping available on all orders of $250!

19/01/2022

Supporting ethical and sustainable fashion allows the wisdom of ancient traditions to be passed to future generations. 🌱

Before the Industrial Era, most indigenous weavers would have been well-aware of the natural processes and materials for dyeing. They were truly connected to the Earth, understood the spirit of the plants that they were working with, and knew that each plant had many uses.

However, a boom in mass production and popularity of convenient synthetics nearly resulted in a complete erasure of these skills from indigenous culture, and a whole generation came to lack this knowledge. We became disconnected from our relationship to the Earth and each other, which in turn caused mass production to lead to destruction of nature, use toxic chemicals in fabrics, and the quality of life and materials dropped. Thankfully, a recent resurgence of interest in the old ways – thanks in part to the demand for natural, handmade products – led to consultation with the elders who still remembered the processes, and the traditions have been rescued. 🙏

We've rediscovered that our mindset around production is very impoetant for the wellbeing of the Earth & human beings. Using non-synthetic dyes and fabrics is one aspect of a larger list of ethics that we abide by at Threads of Peru. Supporting indigenous practices and wisdom is crucial to the preservation of earth.

Ch'illca is one of the most common plants to use when dying fabric green. During the dyeing process, our weavers Big add the leaves of the ch'illca plant to the dye pot, mixed with collpa, a mineral compound found in the jungle. This boils for about an hour before yarn is added and steeped further.

You can learn more about our dyeing process and what plants our weavers enjoy working with the most on our newly renovated website! (link in bio)

18/01/2022

We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded the CO 2022 Leadership Award! 🎉

The CO Awards are ran by Common Objective, and reward excellence in sustainable businesses. Common Objective (CO) is an amazing networking platform for the fashion industry. This platform connects like-minded organizations with the community & resources they need to succeed. They are in full support of our mission to create a positive impact for people and the environment through sustainable fashion.

We are so thankful that Threads of Peru was selected for this award! Gracias !♻️🦙

If you'd like to learn more about Common Objective, what their plans are for the new year, & be introduced to all of the amazing companies that were chosen for the 2022 Leadership Award, head to our link in bio to register for their online webinar on February 2nd!

05/01/2022

Supporting ethical and sustainable fashion allows the wisdom of ancient traditions to be passed to future generations. 🌱 these practices are important to preserving Earth & all of its resources. Without ethical production, we will continue to destroy our planet and our connection to the collective wellbeing. 🌍

Before the Industrial Era, most indigenous weavers would have been well-aware of the natural processes and materials for dyeing. They were truly connected, understanding of the spirit and importance of the plants that they were working with. 🌿

However, a boom in mass production and popularity of convenient synthetics nearly resulted in a complete erasure of these skills from indigenous culture, and a whole generation came to lack this knowledge.

We became disconnected from our relationship to the Earth, which in turn yielded a lot of destruction, including the use of toxic chemicals. The amount. Of earth’s resources, our well-being, and the quality materials dropped.

Thankfully, a recent resurgence of interest in the old ways – thanks in part to the demand for natural, handmade products – led to consultation with the elders who still remembered the processes, and the traditions have been rescued. 🙏

We've rediscovered that our mindset around production is crucial to the wellbeing of the Earth & human beings. Using non-synthetic dyes and fabrics is one aspect of a larger list of ethics that we abide by at Threads of Peru. 🧶

Supporting indigenous practices and wisdom is crucial to the preservation of earth and the sustainability of our collective ecological footprint. Swipe right to learn more about the benefits of supporting ethical fashion companies like Threads of Peru!

You can also head to our website to get the full details of our ethical production practices.

04/01/2022

Thinking about buying Pitukiska Toque Chullo Hat? Read our latest review of the product by Magda D.

Magda D.: Really enjoying the poncho and cap I bought - obviously very high quality

03/01/2022

Threads of Peru works with weavers who are predominantly women.

International development studies show that when women receive their own income, the health and well-being of their children improves at a much faster rate than when men have sole control of the family’s income. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👧

02/01/2022

Looking forward to 2022 with the highest gratitude & ambitions. ✨

Prayers of sustainability, connection, equality & abundance for all. 💗

What are you seeking to bring into the New Year?

29/12/2021

On Peruvian textiles, the pallay (or "designs" in Quechua) are centuries-old representations of the natural environment and demonstrate the inspiration of indigenous artisans. 🤲🏼

Each pallay is unique to the region where the textile is woven. Each item bears a name drawn from the Quechuan language, whose beautiful rhythms have echoed through the Andes for centuries. 🏔

Learn more about the intricate process behind each one of our textiles on our newly renovated website! (Link in bio)

27/12/2021

“In some Native languages the term for plants translates to 'those who take care of us’.”- Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer🌿

What plants do you look to for support?