Awamaki is a nonprofit social enterprise dedicated to connecting Andean artisan weavers with global markets. Awamaki collaborates with women artisans to support their efforts towards educational and financial independence.
Artisan Collaboration & Partnership
Cultural and Contextual Research
Product Design & Development
Textile Innovation & Development
Material Sourcing
Art Direction
Brand Storytelling
Photos: Portobox, Edwin TorresVideos:
Portobox, Eli Garcia
Models: Clau Manisha Acevedo and Luis López
Awamaki is a nonprofit social enterprise dedicated to connecting Andean artisan weavers with global markets. Awamaki collaborates with women artisans to support their efforts towards educational and financial independence.
Artisan Collaboration & Partnership
Cultural and Contextual Research
Product Design & Development
Textile Innovation & Development
Material Sourcing
Art Direction
Brand Storytelling
Photos: Portobox, Edwin TorresVideos:
Portobox, Eli Garcia
Models: Clau Manisha Acevedo and Luis López
Awamaki is a nonprofit social enterprise dedicated to connecting Andean artisan weavers with global markets. Awamaki collaborates with women artisans to support their efforts towards educational and financial independence.
Artisan Collaboration & Partnership
Cultural and Contextual Research
Product Design & Development
Textile Innovation & Development
Material Sourcing
Art Direction
Brand Storytelling
Photos: Portobox, Miguel Palomino
Models: Ale P.
Awamaki is a nonprofit social enterprise dedicated to connecting Andean artisan weavers with global markets. Awamaki collaborates with women artisans to support their efforts towards educational and financial independence.
Artisan Collaboration & Partnership
Cultural and Contextual Research
Product Design & Development
Textile Innovation & Development
Material Sourcing
Art Direction
Brand Storytelling
Photos: Belami Cárdenas
Mercado Global was launched in 2004 with a mission to transform the lives of Indigenous women, their families, and their communities in Latin America through a nonprofit model together weave monetary support, education, and access to the global market, providing the vital tools for women to gain financial independence.
Zero Waste / Upcycling Direction
Artisan Collaboration & Partnership
Product Design & Development
Photos: In-house photography