Nestled along the Ucayali River in Peru’s Amazon, the Chonon Biri Artisans Association brings the centuries-old traditions of the Shipibo-Konibo people to the International Folk Art Market.

Explore T’ampa Uma’s handcrafted jewelry by Edgar Romaní Pauccar and Yovanna Champi Huamani, preserving Inca and Pre-Inca heritage through techniques like repoussé and stone inlay.

Faustino’s journey into weaving began as a young boy in the workshop of master weaver Edwin Sulca in Ayacucho, Peru. Surrounded by rich textile traditions, he quickly developed an extraordinary skill that would later earn him national recognition. His talent and dedication led him to win a prestigious tapestry competition, catapulting him into the global spotlight and attracting international buyers.

His wife, Mercedes, brings her own artistry to their family business, having mastered intricate embroidery and crochet techniques passed down from generations of women in her community. Together, their work blends the vivid colors and designs of the Andean highlands with contemporary artistry, creating pieces that speak to tradition and innovation.

Quinoa Ceramics From Ayacucho, Peru - Artemio Poma Gutierrez

A New Urban Folk Culture Takes Root in Lima

The Melding of Indigenous and Spanish Colonial Design

Preserving Andean Textile Traditions

Ancient Cosmology in Tapestry Form

Peruvian Retablos Entwine the Spiritual and the Everyday