Weaving Heritage, Connecting Lives

High in the Peruvian Andes, the Pumatiny community proudly preserves an ancestral textile tradition that has stood the test of time. Each textile created in their hands is not just a product, but a living story: one of identity, Andean worldview, and cultural resilience.

Located in the high Andean regions of southern Peru, Pumatiny is renowned for its backstrap loom spinning and weaving techniques, as well as for its use of natural dyes extracted from plants, minerals, and cochineal. The weavers have inherited ancestral knowledge that they keep alive through their textiles, filled with symbols and colors inspired by their natural surroundings.

Textiles with an Andean Spirit

Each piece represents much more than functionality: it symbolizes the cycle of life, the relationship with Pachamama, and wisdom expressed in geometric patterns. Among its most representative products are:

• Chumpis (ceremonial sashes)
• Llicllas (blankets for daily and ritual use)
• Woven bags
• Modern accessories with ancestral motifs

Empowerment and Fair Trade

Pumatiny is part of an associative production network that seeks to empower artisan women through fair trade, strengthening their economic autonomy.

By purchasing their products at AndeanRepublic.com, you are not only wearing an authentic piece, but you are also directly supporting the weavers and contributing to a sustainable economy.

Did you know?

• Natural dyes can require up to 20 days of processing. Preparation.
• Some designs are inspired by dreams and visions of the community’s elders.