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Practical yet cozy fingerless gloves that keep your fingers free and your hands warm with silky soft, naturally insulating alpaca fibers; stylishly embellished with mini pom-poms. Hand-knit from 100% alpaca, these gloves are lightweight, breathable and hypoallergenic.Textile Tradition: Alpacas are native to the Andean mountains, raised in high altitude, cold climates, making them and their fibre truly special. Our knit collection uses only 100% alpaca yarn, making our winter accessories super warm, hypoallergenic and breathable. It is also a biodegradable fibre that is renewable, and best of all, alpaca is naturally water repellent.Artisans: For knitting, we work with approximately 55 women in 3 different cooperatives - Puente Inca, Rumira &amp; Puka Rosas. Awamaki works on a rotation system to distribute orders and production, this ensures that income is equally distributed amongst the artisans.

Awamaki

Wayra Pom Gloves

Stylish, soft and warm, our Wayra Infinity Scarf is the perfect winter accessory. Designed with an assortment of surface texture details, each twist and turn gives this cozy scarf a different look. Hand-knit from 100% alpaca ensures it's hypoallergenic and lightweight.Textile Tradition: Alpacas are native to the Andean mountains, raised in high altitude, cold climates, making them and their fibre truly special. Our knit collection uses only 100% alpaca yarn, making our winter accessories super warm, hypoallergenic and breathable. It is also a biodegradable fibre that is renewable, and best of all, alpaca is naturally water repellent.Artisans: For knitting, we work with approximately 55 women in 3 different cooperatives - Puente Inca, Rumira &amp; Puka Rosas. Awamaki works on a rotation system to distribute orders and production, this ensures that income is equally distributed amongst the artisans.

Wayra Infinity Scarf

A practical yet cozy fingerless glove allowing mobile device use. Hand-crafted with a heathered look for a timeless accessory. Hand-knit from un-dyed, hand-spun, 100% alpaca, these gloves are weather-resistant, breathable, and hypoallergenic.Textile Tradition: Our Yura collection is special for its use of handspun, undyed, all natural alpaca yarn which we procure from our partner artisans. The alpacas are taken care of by certain community members who shear them in traditional, mindful ways. The next step is to spin the fiber to create smooth and uniform yarn. Using the same technique passed down for generations, the women spin the raw fiber using a wooden drop spindle called a phuska.Artisans: We partner with women artisans in the Huilloc community for the handspun yarn. For knitting, we work with approximately 55 women in 3 different cooperatives - Puente Inca, Rumira &amp; Puka Rosas.

Yura Gloves

Our playful and super soft, Llama Ear Legwarmers, are sure to keep your little one warm. Pair with our cute Llama Cap for a matching set and endless compliments. Hand-knit with a blend of 100% baby alpaca and pima cotton. Recommended for baby size 0-6 months.Textile Tradition: Our baby collection, Muku, is entirely hand knit using baby alpaca and pima cotton. The term ‚ÄòBaby Alpaca' refers to the grading of the fineness of the fiber. It's the softest part of an adult Alpaca (usually the chest), not the age of the animal. Alpacas are native to the Andean mountains, raised in high altitude, cold climates, making them and their fibre truly special. Baby alpaca is the perfect fibre for new born babies as it is 100% hypoallergenic and it is soft as cashmere, light and breathable. It is also a biodegradable fibre that is renewable, and best of all, baby alpaca is naturally water resistant. Your little one deserves the very best. Story of the Design: Llamas are an important part of the Andean culture, during the Inca Empire they were known as ‚Äòbeasts of burden' and held a lot of symbolic significance. They are also incredibly cute and have been a great inspiration for our baby collection. Artisans: For knitting, we work with approximately 55 women in 3 different cooperatives - Puente Inca, Rumira &amp; Puka Rosas. Awamaki works on a rotation system to distribute orders and production, this ensures that income is equally distributed amongst the artisans.

Muku Baby - Llama Socks

Good things come in small packages and our tassel keychain is colorful proof of that. A fun and playful addition to any bag or set of keys, this tassel keychain is as useful as it is decorative. Hand made from non-toxic dyed, sheep wool.Our pom poms and tassels are all made by one woman artisan, Gregoria, who does an amazing job at creating these little accessories that truly add the special touches to our collections.

Tassel Keychain

Keep your little one warm and safe with our soft, cozy Muku Mittens. Hand-knit with a blend of 100% baby alpaca and pima cotton. Recommended for baby sizes 0-6 and 6-12 months.Textile Tradition: Our baby collection, Muku, is entirely hand knit using baby alpaca and pima cotton. The term ‚ÄòBaby Alpaca' refers to the grading of the fineness of the fiber. It's the softest part of an adult Alpaca (usually the chest), not the age of the animal. Alpacas are native to the Andean mountains, raised in high altitude, cold climates, making them and their fibre truly special. Baby alpaca is the perfect fibre for new born babies as it is 100% hypoallergenic and it is soft as cashmere, light and breathable. It is also a biodegradable fibre that is renewable, and best of all, baby alpaca is naturally water resistant. Your little one deserves the very best. Artisans: For knitting, we work with approximately 55 women in 3 different cooperatives - Puente Inca, Rumira &amp; Puka Rosas. Awamaki works on a rotation system to distribute orders and production, this ensures that income is equally distributed amongst the artisans.

Muku Baby - Mittens

So warm, so soft and so very adorable, your little one won't ever want to take off our Muku Llama Cap. Pair it with our Llama Ear Legwarmers for a fun matching set. Hand-knit with a blend of 100% baby alpaca and pima cotton. Recommended for baby sizes 0-6 and 6-12 monthsTextile Tradition: Our baby collection, Muku, is entirely hand knit using baby alpaca and pima cotton. The term ‚ÄòBaby Alpaca' refers to the grading of the fineness of the fiber. It's the softest part of an adult Alpaca (usually the chest), not the age of the animal. Alpacas are native to the Andean mountains, raised in high altitude, cold climates, making them and their fibre truly special. Baby alpaca is the perfect fibre for new born babies as it is 100% hypoallergenic and it is soft as cashmere, light and breathable. It is also a biodegradable fibre that is renewable, and best of all, baby alpaca is naturally water resistant. Your little one deserves the very best. Story of the Design: Llamas are an important part of the Andean culture, during the Inca Empire they were known as ‚Äòbeasts of burden' and held a lot of symbolic significance. They are also incredibly cute and have been a great inspiration for our baby collection. Artisans: For knitting, we work with approximately 55 women in 3 different cooperatives - Puente Inca, Rumira &amp; Puka Rosas. Awamaki works on a rotation system to distribute orders and production, this ensures that income is equally distributed amongst the artisans.

Muku Baby - Llama Cap

Our exfoliating soap is handmade in the Sacred Valley. The exterior is made of felted alpaca fibers to help exfoliate your skin as you wash!Ingredients: Olive oil, coconut oil, distilled water, palm oil, sodium hydroxide and other essential oils.

Felted Alpaca Exfoliating Soap

Multi heathered stripes give this impossibly soft beanie a contemporary, unisex and effortless look. Hand-knit from 100% alpaca, it's lightweight and warm. You're sure to stay cozy yet stylish through those winter months!

Pampa Beanie

Introducing our classic Muku Booties for a snug and cozy fit. Pair it with Muku Mittens for a timeless, adorable look for your little one. Hand-knit with a blend of 100% baby alpaca and pima cotton. Recommended for baby sizes 0-6 and 6-12 months.Textile Tradition: Our baby collection, Muku, is entirely hand knit using baby alpaca and pima cotton. The term ‚ÄòBaby Alpaca' refers to the grading of the fineness of the fiber. It's the softest part of an adult Alpaca (usually the chest), not the age of the animal. Alpacas are native to the Andean mountains, raised in high altitude, cold climates, making them and their fibre truly special. Baby alpaca is the perfect fibre for new born babies as it is 100% hypoallergenic and it is soft as cashmere, light and breathable. It is also a biodegradable fibre that is renewable, and best of all, baby alpaca is naturally water resistant. Your little one deserves the very best. Artisans: For knitting, we work with approximately 55 women in 3 different cooperatives - Puente Inca, Rumira &amp; Puka Rosas. Awamaki works on a rotation system to distribute orders and production, this ensures that income is equally distributed amongst the artisans.

Muku Baby - Booties

Stylish, soft and warm, our Wayra Headband is the perfect winter accessory. Hand-knit from 100% alpaca ensures it's hypoallergenic and available in an assortment of colors.Textile Tradition: Alpacas are native to the Andean mountains, raised in high altitude, cold climates, making them and their fibre truly special. Our knit collection uses only 100% alpaca yarn, making our winter accessories super warm, hypoallergenic and breathable. It is also a biodegradable fibre that is renewable, and best of all, alpaca is naturally water repellent. Artisans: For knitting, we work with approximately 55 women in 3 different cooperatives - Puente Inca, Rumira &amp; Puka Rosas. Awamaki works on a rotation system to distribute orders and production, this ensures that income is equally distributed amongst the artisans.

Wayra Turban Headband

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Muku Baby - Headband

This adorable and huggable lamb makes for the perfect snuggle buddy for your little one. Hand-crocheted and knitted with 100% baby alpaca.Textile Tradition: Our baby collection, Muku, is entirely hand knit using baby alpaca and pima cotton. The term ‚ÄòBaby Alpaca' refers to the grading of the fineness of the fiber. It's the softest part of an adult Alpaca (usually the chest), not the age of the animal. Alpacas are native to the Andean mountains, raised in high altitude, cold climates, making them and their fibre truly special. Baby alpaca is the perfect fibre for new born babies as it is 100% hypoallergenic and it is soft as cashmere, light and breathable. It is also a biodegradable fibre that is renewable, and best of all, baby alpaca is naturally water resistant. Your little one deserves the very best. Story of the Design: Llamas are an important part of the Andean culture, during the Inca Empire they were known as ‚Äòbeasts of burden' and held a lot of symbolic significance. They are also incredibly cute and have been a great inspiration for our baby collection. Artisans: For knitting, we work with approximately 55 women in 3 different cooperatives - Puente Inca, Rumira &amp; Puka Rosas. Awamaki works on a rotation system to distribute orders and production, this ensures that income is equally distributed amongst the artisans.

Muku Baby - Lamb Lovey

Soft and cozy, this classic yet modern ribbed beanie is the ideal addition to any chic cold weather wardrobe. Hand-knit from 100% alpaca it's naturally insulating but still lightweight.Textile Tradition: Alpacas are native to the Andean mountains, raised in high altitude, cold climates, making them and their fibre truly special. Our knit collection uses only 100% alpaca yarn, making our winter accessories super warm, hypoallergenic and breathable. It is also a biodegradable fibre that is renewable, and best of all, alpaca is naturally water repellent.Artisans: For knitting, we work with approximately 55 women in 3 different cooperatives - Puente Inca, Rumira &amp; Puka Rosas. Awamaki works on a rotation system to distribute orders and production, this ensures that income is equally distributed amongst the artisans.

Pampa Cap

Contemporary and practical, these fingerless gloves will keep your hands and wrists warm but your fingers free, allowing for mobile device use or multitasking on all those outdoor adventures. Hand-knit from 100% alpaca, these gloves are a must have accessory in any winter wardrobe!Textile Tradition: Alpacas are native to the Andean mountains, raised in high altitude, cold climates, making them and their fibre truly special. Our knit collection uses only 100% alpaca yarn, making our winter accessories super warm, hypoallergenic and breathable. It is also a biodegradable fibre that is renewable, and best of all, alpaca is naturally water repellent.Artisans: For knitting, we work with approximately 55 women in 3 different cooperatives - Puente Inca, Rumira &amp; Puka Rosas. Awamaki works on a rotation system to distribute orders and production, this ensures that income is equally distributed amongst the artisans.

Pampa Gloves

A stylish and cozy cap embellished with mini pom-poms. Made from 100% alpaca fibers this cap is lightweight, breathable and hypoallergenic. Best of all, it's hand-knit by talented women artisans using traditional techniques. Textile Tradition: Alpacas are native to the Andean mountains, raised in high altitude, cold climates, making them and their fibre truly special. Our knit collection uses only 100% alpaca yarn, making our winter accessories super warm, hypoallergenic and breathable. It is also a biodegradable fibre that is renewable, and best of all, alpaca is naturally water repellent.Artisans: For knitting, we work with approximately 55 women in 3 different cooperatives - Puente Inca, Rumira &amp; Puka Rosas. Awamaki works on a rotation system to distribute orders and production, this ensures that income is equally distributed amongst the artisans.

Wayra Cap

Look effortlessly chic and discover the warmth of hand-spun alpaca fibers with our new addition to the Yura range. Hand-crocheted from un-dyed, hand-spun, 100% alpaca, this beret is lightweight, breathable and hypoallergenic.Textile Tradition: Our Yura collection is special for its use of handspun, undyed, all natural alpaca yarn which we procure from our partner artisans. The alpacas are taken care of by certain community members who shear them in traditional, mindful ways. The next step is to spin the fiber to create smooth and uniform yarn. Using the same technique passed down for generations, the women spin the raw fiber using a wooden drop spindle called a phuska.Story of the design: This beret has been designed in collaboration with UK based knitwear designer, Suzanna James. This collaboration takes the unique handspun alpaca yarn made by our artisan partners to create special and modern pieces. Suzanna, a textile designer based in South Wales, joined us in Ollantaytambo in 2019 to teach hand crochet and create new designs with our partner cooperatives. Artisans: We partner with women artisans in the Huilloc community for the handspun yarn. For knitting, we work with approximately 55 women in 3 different cooperatives - Puente Inca, Rumira &amp; Puka Rosas. Some of these women recently took part in our crochet workshops to learn the new technique.

Yura Beret

The llama is famous for its loveable nature. This soft and snuggly handmade Llamita is just as loveable and the perfect adorable companion for your little one. Hand-crocheted with 100% baby alpaca yarn.Textile Tradition: Our baby collection, Muku, is entirely hand knit using baby alpaca and pima cotton. The term ‚ÄòBaby Alpaca' refers to the grading of the fineness of the fiber. It's the softest part of an adult Alpaca (usually the chest), not the age of the animal. Alpacas are native to the Andean mountains, raised in high altitude, cold climates, making them and their fibre truly special. Baby alpaca is the perfect fibre for new born babies as it is 100% hypoallergenic and it is soft as cashmere, light and breathable. It is also a biodegradable fibre that is renewable, and best of all, baby alpaca is naturally water resistant. Your little one deserves the very best. Story of the Design: Llamas are an important part of the Andean culture, during the Inca Empire they were known as ‚Äòbeasts of burden' and held a lot of symbolic significance. They are also incredibly cute and have been a great inspiration for our baby collection.

Muku Baby - Llama Play Toy

Our new and very adorable Muku Sun Bear Cap is perfect for your little one with a wild personality. Hand-knit with a blend of 100% baby alpaca and pima cotton, this cap is impossibly soft and cozy. Recommended for baby sizes 0-6 months and 6-12 months.Textile Tradition: Our baby collection, Muku, is entirely hand knit using baby alpaca and pima cotton. The term ‚ÄòBaby Alpaca' refers to the grading of the fineness of the fiber. It's the softest part of an adult Alpaca (usually the chest), not the age of the animal. Alpacas are native to the Andean mountains, raised in high altitude, cold climates, making them and their fibre truly special. Baby alpaca is the perfect fibre for new born babies as it is 100% hypoallergenic and it is soft as cashmere, light and breathable. It is also a biodegradable fibre that is renewable, and best of all, baby alpaca is naturally water resistant. Your little one deserves the very best. Story of the design: This hat has been inspired by the magic of the Andean Sun bear, the only bear native to South America. The sun bear lives in the cloud forests of the Andes, and ranges as far as the high-altitude grasslands across the Andes. The rare and elusive bear, or uku occupies a special place in Andean mythology, and can be seen represented in traditional stories and dancing across the Cusco region. Artisans: For knitting, we work with approximately 55 women in 3 different cooperatives - Puente Inca, Rumira &amp; Puka Rosas. Awamaki works on a rotation system to distribute orders and production, this ensures that income is equally distributed amongst the artisans.

Muku Baby - Sun Bear Cap

The Ziga woven earrings are elegantly curved, lightweight and the perfect addition to elevate any look. The women who weave these use natural sisal fibers and age-old basket weaving skills to create the lightweight discs, which we then complete with hypoallergenic earring hooks. "Ziga" means "circle" in Kinyarwanda.

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Ziga Woven Earrings

This compact coin purse is perfectly sized to fit within any bag. Pair it with one of our bags or carry it on its own, you can easily and stylishly store spare change, cards, and other small necessities. Featuring our assortment of textile designs and accented with a fun pom pom zip pull. Handwoven from non-toxic dyed sheep wool.Textile Tradition: In the Andes, women artisans use the backstrap loom for traditional woven textiles. It is a completely non-mechanised loom, the oldest form in the world. It is constructed with wood, bone and strings, easily portable and possible to be set up in the home or elsewhere. All of the textiles used in Awamaki's bags and purses are woven on back-strap looms by women living in remote Andean communities around the Sacred Valley. Story of the Design: The textile designs of our coin purses were inspired by the shawls worn by our artisan partners. In Quechua, these shawls are called Lliclla, a very important and personal article for each woman. They carefully weave their own llicllas, selecting each figure and emblem to represent their own individuality and values. No two llicllas are the same as they are a visual representation that each woman wears with pride.Artisans: Awamaki works with different cooperatives in the Patacancha and Kelkanka communities for woven textiles, it is based on a rotation system to ensure income and orders are equally distributed amongst the artisans. There are 3 cooperatives - Awac Phuna, Songuillay and Wakanquilla Kelkanca - with about 90 women artisans who partner with Awamaki to weave textiles.

Inti Coin Purse

A timeless, classic fit makes this the perfect cozy addition to any cold weather wardrobe. Designed in collaboration with UK based knitwear designer, Suzanna James. Hand-crocheted from un-dyed, hand-spun, 100% alpaca this beanie is insulating but breathable, hypoallergenic, and super soft.Textile Tradition: Our Yura collection is special for its use of handspun, undyed, all natural alpaca yarn which we procure from our partner artisans. The alpacas are taken care of by certain community members who shear them in traditional, mindful ways. The next step is to spin the fiber to create smooth and uniform yarn. Using the same technique passed down for generations, the women spin the raw fiber using a wooden drop spindle called a phuska.Story of the design: This beanie has been designed in collaboration with UK based knitwear designer, Suzanna James. This collaboration takes the unique handspun alpaca yarn made by our artisan partners to create special and modern pieces. Suzanna, a textile designer based in South Wales, joined us in Ollantaytambo in 2019 to teach hand crochet to women artisans and create new designs.Artisans: We partner with women artisans in the Huilloc community for the handspun yarn. For knitting, we work with approximately 55 women in 3 different cooperatives - Puente Inca, Rumira &amp; Puka Rosas. Some of these women recently took part in our crochet workshops to learn the new technique.

Yura Beanie

The statement piece you didn't know you needed! The Kinga woven earrings are a modern update to our classic disc earrings. The women who weave these use natural sisal fibres and age-old basket weaving skills to create the lightweight discs, which we then complete with hypoallergenic earring hooks.

Kinga Woven Earrings

Filled with lavender and flaxseed and backed by 100% silk dupioni, our eye mask will serve as the perfect calming retreat after a challenging day or for your savasana after a challenging yoga practice. Select from any of our very colorful textile designs. Handwoven with non-toxic dyed sheep wool.

Let's be the change

Let's be the change