I started designing rugs when I realized that in order to have a viable textile business in Peru, I had to combine their great skill with what my market would buy. In the mid-eighties, most of the Ayacucho rugs were of traditional ethnic designs in pastel tones. Not a good...

Madre Antonia Passed on July 8th, 2010, one week before her 86th birthday.Antonia was a dear friend that I was blessed to meet in 2000. I was leading a trip through the Colca Canyon and I always liked to get up in the belfries of the old Catholic Churches whenever possible. They offered...

As the founder of ArtAndes and a lifelong student of Peruvian textiles, I am honored to be working with Maximo Laura. Maximo continues to attract international attention to the advanced skill of the tapestry weave. His combined skill of weaving and design has brought him international...