INTRODUCING
AwaQ’ara is a new perspective on what AtyQ’all encompasses. Its name merges “Awa” (weaving) and “Q’ara” (leather), two materials that together continue to narrate Peruvian history, character, and traditions.
Each piece is crafted from select, high-quality cowhide and meticulously integrated Andean textiles, achieving a balance between elegance and modernity. The result is a collection of accessories focused on exclusivity and functionality, reflecting a lifestyle that remains true to its essence and captivates with its beauty, drawing attention and sparking curiosity in those who see it.
AwaQ’ara transcends fleeting trends, emphasizing that no two pieces are exactly alike, nor are they worn or used in any other way around the world.
ATYPIQ + Q'ALLARIY
Atyq'all is a fusion of "atypiq", which evokes the atypical and unique, and "q'allariy", a quechua word meaning "to begin" or "to flourish". Together, they reflect an authentic beginning, a celebration of identity and cultural rebirth inspired by the andean textile heritage of Cusco, Peru.
San Pedro Central Market, Cusco - Peru
Paqarinamanta
(From the Beginning)
AtyQ'all the authentic expression of Cusco's cultural richness in each of its designs. Our Peruvian bags fuse ancestral textiles with modern elements, creating a unique synthesis. Each piece and its colors are a story of Peruvian craftsmanship that invites you to discover the customs, the nearest places, the lagoons, or the human duality of our country. Weaving is an honor, passed down from generation to generation with respect, dedication, and love for our culture.
Wearing an AtyQ'all piece is a celebration of everything! The original, the different, the versatile, and your own style when dressing. That's why each bag is a work of art,like you!And it deserves to be worn with all the personality that characterizes you, without parameters or prejudices, following your own rules.To be able to use bags and accessories that speak of you and your country is to have identity and love for your roots.
(In honor of those who knit)
Huaypo Lagoon, Urubamba, Cusco - Peru
Where it all begins...
In the heart of the Andes, we find diverse forms of art, and its abundant and generous culture allows us to appreciate it.
In the heart of the Andes, we find diverse forms of art, and its abundant and generous culture allows us to appreciate it.
When we talk about the process of making a textile, the story goes that it begins with freshly sheared raw wool being spun onto a wooden spindle. Each turn of the spindle transforms the wool into thread of varying thickness, ready to be worked.
Thus, throughout history, Andean textiles have been crafted to convey sociocultural, historical, and aesthetic information through their symbolism. They were and are considered sacred elements that represent the union between human beings and nature.
At AtyQ'all, we respect and value the creative magic that occurs in each product until it becomes extraordinary.
The Cusco weavers: Guardians of a beautiful textile heritage