100% Handmade
The crafts and clothing available for purchase in this shop are 100% handmade from Peruvian alpaca wool, sheep wool, natural dyes and other local materials by the people of the Q’eros Nation. As such, products vary from item to item, each with their own uniquely beautiful colors and patterns. The Q’ero can work on an item for upwards of six months.
A Song of the Andes
The Latest from Peru
Take a look at the stories below for a glimpse of Esperança’s ongoing work in the Q’eros Nation and other parts of Peru. Since 2014 we have been working to improve health outcomes through projects in health education, ecological housing, clean water, food security, and volunteer surgical programs.
Eulogio is Seeing Crop Yields Like Never Before in His Rural Peruvian Home
Colquemarca or “Qullqi Marka” in Quechua, meaning 'silver town' is one of eight districts of the Chumbivilcas Province in Peru. The 9,000 residents of this district are mainly indigenous citizens of Quechua descent. Eulogio Quispe is the head of one of the many...
Making Rural Women a FORCE in Peru
Growing up in the district of Rondocan, Peru, Grimaldina witnessed first-hand what food insecurity can do to families and children. When she had her son, she determined to make a difference, for her child and her community’s sake. Grimaldina may only have a...
Give Back to Others This Holiday Season at Esperanca’s Q’eros Craft Store
With the holidays around the corner, you're probably feeling that particular joy that only comes around this time of the year. You might also be feeling overwhelmed. The holidays this year are unlike any other and although it may be festivities for some, there is a...