Awayu / Lliclla (traditional Andean mantle)

Charazani, Niño Corin — La Paz

Llama and sheep wool textile

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A traditional awayu from the Charazani region in La Paz, woven in llama and sheep wool. The piece reflects the textile traditions of the Kallawaya cultural sphere, recognized for its deep connection to nature, healing practices, and ancestral knowledge.

Its composition demonstrates a close relationship between environment, material use, and cultural identity through intricate woven forms and natural fibers.

Part of the Fundación Gastón Ugalde textile collection.

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Each acquisition directly supports the Foundation’s cultural programs.