Awamaki

Tagline Brand's website · 2026-11-08

Awamaki is a nonprofit social enterprise connecting Andean artisan weavers with global markets through traditional textiles and community-based tourism.

Description Brand's website · 2026-11-08

Awamaki partners with women artisans and cooperatives in Ollantaytambo, the Sacred Valley, and the wider Cusco region of Peru. It sells ethically handcrafted textiles and accessories, offers community-based cultural experiences, and supports education, training, leadership, and sustainable income for Quechua women.

Mission Brand's website · 2026-11-08

To support women artisans’ educational and financial independence by connecting traditional Andean textile knowledge with fair-trade markets, sustainable income opportunities, and community-based tourism.

Website Brand's website · 2026-11-08

https://awamaki.org

Voice & tone Brand's website · 2026-11-08

Warm, community-centered, culturally respectful, educational, and purpose-driven.

Headquarters Brand's website · 2026-11-08

Ollantaytambo and the Sacred Valley, Cusco region, Peru

Problem solved Brand's website · 2026-11-08

Awamaki addresses limited market access and economic opportunities for Andean women artisans while helping preserve traditional textile crafts and creating more equitable, community-rooted tourism experiences.

Core capabilities Brand's website · 2026-11-08

• Traditional textile and accessory production
• Fair-trade market access for artisan cooperatives
• Artisan training, product development, and business support
• Community-based cultural tourism
• Sustainable tourism experiences in the Sacred Valley
• Support for women’s education, leadership, and economic independence

Products / SKUs Brand's website · 2026-11-08

• Handwoven textiles and accessories
• Alpaca knitwear and yarn
• Bags, pouches, wallets, and wristlets
• Baby clothing and accessories
• Cultural tours and experiences
• Traditional weaving experiences
• Pachamanca earth oven lunches
• Andean overnight homestay experiences

Pricing Brand's website · 2026-11-08

Products are sold online with listed prices in USD; examples range from $18 keychains to $184 woven totes. Cultural experience pricing is not stated in the scraped content.

Target industry Brand's website · 2026-11-08

Fair-trade textiles, ethical fashion, social enterprise, cultural tourism, and sustainable tourism.

Customer base Brand's website · 2026-11-08

Consumers seeking ethically handcrafted Andean textiles and accessories; independent and group travelers seeking immersive cultural experiences; volunteers, interns, and donors supporting community programs.

Ideal customer profile Brand's website · 2026-11-08

Conscious shoppers interested in fair-trade, natural-fiber, artisan-made products and independent or group travelers seeking participatory cultural experiences with Quechua artisans in Peru’s Sacred Valley.

Use cases Brand's website · 2026-11-08

• Buying ethically handcrafted Andean apparel, accessories, bags, and home goods
• Learning spinning, natural dyeing, and traditional weaving from women artisans
• Participating in a Pachamanca earth oven meal and weaving lesson
• Staying overnight with a partner Andean community
• Taking language or cooking classes and visiting artisans
• Volunteering or interning in sustainable tourism, cooperative, or community education programs
• Donating to women’s education, training, and economic opportunity programs

Customer outcomes Brand's website · 2026-11-08

• Access to distinctive, handcrafted products made with natural fibers and traditional techniques
• More immersive and participatory cultural travel experiences
• Direct connection with Andean artisans, communities, and traditions
• Support for fair compensation and women-led income opportunities
• Contribution to education, training, and long-term economic opportunities for women in the Andes