Awamaki Lookbook 2016

AWAMAKI 2016 In the Peruvian Andes, the colors and tones of our landscape transform with the changing of the seasons. In dry season, red mountains turn to pink, whilst rainy season restores a lush, green hue to the hillsides. These shades compliment each other and serve as never-ending inspiration to local artisans.

Our collections demonstrate the connection between nature, ancient cultures, and design. The handwoven motifs are contemporary adaptations of traditional elements that the women have been weaving since childhood. Designs represent a woman’s personality, values, and how she sees herself in relation to the world. There is a pureness in the importance of these motifs to the female artisans. To honor this authentic tradition, we use native, Quechua words to name our collections.

Learn the story told by our lovingly handcrafted products, which illustrate the complex lifestyle of the highlands.

MAYU RIVER

Tote Bag #4009M Wallet #4003M Leather Clutch #4004M

RUMI STONE

Leather Clutch #4004AR Wallet #4003AR Tote Bag #4020R

MURU COLORFUL

Square #4028M Boudoir #4029M Bolster #4030M Euro #4015AM #4015BM

YANA BLACK

Square #4028Y Boudoir #4029Y Bolster #4030Y Euro #4015AY #4015BY

QOMER GREEN

Square #4028Q Boudoir #4029Q Bolster #4030Q Euro #4015AQ #4015BQ

SAMAY REST

Yoga Bag Blue #4018BS Orange & Blue #4018CS

Heathered Collection, Charcoal & Indigo Beanie #1005 Stripe Scarf #1008 Fingerless Mitts #1003

Cable Knit Collection, Oatmeal Double-Loop Scarf #1011 Fingerless Gloves #1000

Cable Knit Collection, Honey & Indigo Braid Cable Hat #1006 Braid Cable Cowl #1010 Long Fingerless Gloves #1001 Double-Loop Scarf #1011 Fingerless Gloves #1000

Chunky Handspun Collection Hat, Cinnamon #3008 Cowl, Neutral #3006

Bobble Collection, Blue Bobble Hat #2005 Alpaca Vest #2009 Bobble Mittens #2003

CONTACT Sales Giulia Debernardini sales@awamaki.org www.awamaki.org www.awamakistore.org

OUR MISSION CREDITS

Photography Andres Rodriguez Lisa Winthagen Giulia Debernardini

Models Marcela Castello Juliana Quispe

Lookbook Design Alice Taylor Jess Sheehan

Locations To collaborate with the greater Ollantaytambo community to create economic opportunities and improve social well-being.

We envision highly skilled Andean women artisans engaged in the market economy, running successful cooperative businesses, and leading their communities out of poverty.

Ollantaytambo, Peru El Albergue Hotel [www.elalbergue.com] Patacancha, Peru Cusco, Peru El Balcon Hotel [www.balconcusco.com]

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