Awamaki Peru
Inti Woven Coin Purse
This compact coin purse is perfectly sized to fit in any bag. Pair it with one of our handbags or carry it on its own, you can easily and stylishly store spare change, travel items, and other small necessities. Designed to fit credit cards perfectly, making it the ideal pouch wallet. The Coin Purse features unique handwoven textile designs accented with fun, pom-pom zip pull or leather tabs.
- 5"W x 4"H
- Non-toxic dyed sheep wool, brass metal zipper
- Handwoven with traditional Andean textile techniques
- Hand wash in cold water
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Ancestral Crafts
The Patacancha Valley is home to many indigenous villages that were settled centuries ago by Quechua people fleeing the conquest and the changes it brought. These villages are located at high altitude, in the stunning and dramatic Andean landscape. For centuries, the Quechua communities lived at a distance from mainstream culture and economy in Peru.
Backstrap Weaving
In rural Peru, backstrap weaving is a practiced, traditional process that has been passed down for generations. Textiles woven using this technique are only as wide as the weaver’s hips, and the weaver uses the tension of her body to control the tension in the loom and textile. The backstrap loom is portable, and requires only two stakes to set up. Weavers often roll the stakes up with the loom and carry it around with them, weaving whenever it is convenient.
Travel With Us
Awamaki builds amazing travel experiences for independent and group travelers. Come experience traditional Andean life, connect with Quechua artisans, and participate in an immersive experience organized by the communities themselves.