Gladys Auccacusi Quispe

Gladys is a local weaver and knitter. She is the artisan who adds all the sparkle to SIQUICHA's pieces by embroidering stones, weaving belts, and adding piñi beads where they want to shine. Gladys loves to receive tourists in Chinchero so she can sharpen her English with them while teaching them her craft. She is a ray of light in the village on Chinchero, and you can feel that warmth through all the pieces that her hands touch.

 

Pictured: Gladys embroidering stones on the sleeves of our Rumi dress. 'Rumi' means stone in Quechua. 

Image credit: Miguel Palomino