Trading Ventures is our way of giving something back to the Peruvian communities by promoting and supporting talented individuals and groups of artisans throughout Peru. We achieve this by providing them with the tools and opportunities to produce quality items designed by our clients, letting them use their skills to improve their lifestyle. All of the communities that we collaborate with have specific, individual, indigenous techniques, which have been passed down through the generations. We tap into these core skills and combine them with the modern designs of our clients in order to deliver the unique high-quality end products that our clients are looking for.
Lima Knitting Groups
The majority of our hand knitting and crochet groups are also located in Lima or rather in
Lima Embroidery Groups
We are currently working with 4 embroidery groups in the Lima area and use leftover yarn stock, e
Lima Basket Weaving
We have been working with this family of basket weavers located on the outskirts of Lima fo
Matucana
This group of knitters are quite a way away from Lima going up towards the Sierra ,but luckily cl
Tacabamba
The Tacabamba community is renowned for its extraordinary ‘ikat “weaving techniques, which origin
Huancayo
Huancayo is referred to as the cultural heart of the Peruvian Andes Mountains.
Huancavelica
The remote hand knitting and weaving communities of Huancavelica are located in one o
Ayacucho
Ayacucho is home to numerous spectacular religious celebrations and authentic scenery, both of wh
Amaru
The remote community of Amaru is situated within the Andes Mountains at an altitude of 3800m.
Ocongate
Ocongate is situated deep in the Andes Mountains, at an altitude of more than 4,700m.
Puno
This particular social project involves three remote communities who are situated at over 4
Pebas
Pebas is a small town on the Amazon river between I quitos and the Brazilian border .
San Francisco, Yarinacocha
The Shipibo’s are an indigenous group living in the Amazon rainforest.