In partnership with Nest and the Kering Group of luxury fashion brands, Threads of Peru welcomes Sales Communications Intern Aitana Munoz! Read about her journey that led her from Spain to London and now to Peru!
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Ancient tradition of weaving in cotton thrives in the Guatemalan mountains
Aug 08, 2018
We may specialize in traditional Andean weaving from Peru, but we love all textile traditions around the world! Here, guest writer Claire Heath tells us about her experience learning about the cotton weaving tradition from master weavers & dyers in the small community of San Juan La Laguna, perched on the shores of Lago Atitlan in Guatemala.
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Making An Impact on Women Artisans in Peru
Jul 22, 2018
Why Ethical Fashion Matters
Jul 21, 2018
Renewing our partnership with Jennie in 2018 will build on the relationship she established with the weavers last year, further showcase the skilled craftsmanship of these incredible artisans and create a sustained income for indigenous women in remote communities. Read more about the impact our Design a Brighter Future campaign will make on the lives of Andean artisans, their families and their communities.
Read moreLet's Design a Brighter Future for Andean Weavers
Jul 19, 2018
Want to support ethical fashion and the handmade movement? Help Threads of Peru Design a Brighter Future for indigenous weavers in the Andes! Read more about our fundraising campaign or check out our campaign page and Start Some Good!
Read moreTOP Welcomes Volunteer Meriem Hammoutene!
Jun 06, 2018
Threads of Peru welcomes new marketing volunteer, Meriem Hammoutene! Meriem is extremely well-travelled and has a wealth of experience. Read more about her journey that led her to Threads of Peru!
Read moreWomen Are Changemakers: IWD 2018
Mar 07, 2018
For International Women’s Day this year, we are profiling 4 incredible women who inspire us. In their own way, each one is proving to the world that women hold the keys to change and progress.
Read moreOur Top Ten: Green Holiday Tips
Dec 21, 2017
The holidays are a great time to go green. Here we share our top ten tips for going green over the holidays, from reducing your energy use to getting creative with decoration - as well as tips for ethical holiday shopping!
Read moreThe Chaska Baby Alpaca Poncho: A Behind-the-Scenes-Look
Dec 05, 2017
The creative process at Threads of Peru combines ancestral traditions and artisan creativity with a modern eye. Like the Chaska Baby Alpaca Poncho, all of the items in our Quechua Collection showcase and value traditional skills and techniques, and support rural indigenous artisans, like Demesia.Read more
'Tis the Season to Shop Ethically
Nov 23, 2017
You have the power to make a difference. By making conscious choices - like choosing natural fibers, buying local, and supporting artisan-made and handmade production - you are choosing people and the planet over profit, supporting cultural heritage and providing new economic opportunities.
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