Wool Textiles
Handwoven textiles made from alpaca or llama wool, often featuring intricate patterns and used in traditional clothing or home decor.
The better finds in Aguas Calientes tend to sit close to ordinary life: market flavors, small studio pieces, textiles, and objects that do not need a skyline printed on them.
Ten city-level finds selected for use, texture, flavor, and the kind of detail that survives outside Aguas Calientes.
Handwoven textiles made from alpaca or llama wool, often featuring intricate patterns and used in traditional clothing or home decor.
Jewelry crafted from local materials like gold, silver, or semi-precious stones, often featuring traditional Inca or Andean designs.
Hand-painted ceramics featuring traditional Inca or Andean designs, often made from local clay and glazed in vibrant colors.
Artisanal soap made with local ingredients like shea butter or aloe vera, often decorated with traditional patterns and used daily.
A blend of traditional Andean herbs, often used in local tea ceremonies and known for its soothing properties.
Prints of traditional scenes, such as landscapes or Inca architecture, created by local artists and often sold in local markets.
Premium chocolate made with local cacao, often infused with spices like cinnamon or vanilla, reflecting Peru's rich chocolate heritage.
Intricate carvings of animals, religious figures, or geometric patterns, crafted from local hardwoods and often used in homes or churches.
Traditional baskets made from natural fibers, often used for storage or as decorative accents in homes.
High-quality pink salt harvested from the Andes, known for its purity and used in traditional cooking and preservation.