Bag
Your cart is currently empty
Back to Inspired Gifts

Raquel and Gregor

Raquel and Gregor

5.0 (artist rating)

"We would like to thank you for supporting our art, which in turn will benefit many Peruvian families."

"My name is Raquel Iriarte de Brenner and I was born in the province of Piura. I describe my work as an art form, and... I've been dedicated to it along with my husband, Gregor. Our garments carry the name 'Sillpa,' which is an ancient Aymara word that implies 'softness,' 'comfort,' and 'pleasure.'

"What draws me to weaving is the opportunity to work with natural fibers by rescuing ancient Inca weaving techniques. The greatest challenge I have faced is to educate my children in the right path so they may have a professional career. As far as work is concerned, the greatest challenge has been to present our work to people from around the world."

"My name is Gregor Brenner Knoch. I come from an artistic background, therefore the world to me seems more about creativity than technology. Each person is an artist at heart, I think we only need to let our 'artist' out.

"What motivates me to do this kind of work is to see natural fibers transformed into garments. We use as reference natural colors, including those you see in the Andean landscape, the jungle, and the coast.

"We use natural materials including alpaca wool, fine cotton, and silk. We help an Andean community by employing weavers on traditional looms who then help us finish each piece by hand. Sillpa is dedicated to preserving Peru's millenary weaving traditions.

"We would like to give our thanks to everyone. We would like to thank you for supporting our art, which in turn, will benefit many Peruvian families."
121 items

Alpaca and silk blend shawl, 'Olive Fields' - Alpaca and silk shawl

Olive Fields

Alpaca and silk shawl

5.0
(Raquel and Gregor)
$74.99 $59.99

Baby alpaca blend scarf, 'Peacock Path' - Teal Patterned Baby Alpaca Blend Scarf

Peacock Path

Teal Patterned Baby Alpaca Blend Scarf

5.0
(Raquel and Gregor)
$59.99 $53.99

Alpaca blend scarf, 'Night Wolf' - Unisex Alpaca Blend Scarf

Night Wolf

Unisex Alpaca Blend Scarf

5.0
(Raquel and Gregor)
$59.99

100% alpaca shawl, 'Subtle Mood' - Fringed 100% Alpaca Shawl

Subtle Mood

Fringed 100% Alpaca Shawl

5.0
(Raquel and Gregor)
$69.99 $62.99

Modal shawl, 'Spring Colors' - Floral Modal Shawl from Peru

Spring Colors

Floral Modal Shawl from Peru

5.0
(Raquel and Gregor)
$79.99

Alpaca blend shawl, 'Herringbone Brown' - Handwoven Alpaca Blend Shawl

Herringbone Brown

Handwoven Alpaca Blend Shawl

5.0
(Raquel and Gregor)
$79.99 $63.99

100% alpaca shawl, 'Teal Saga' - Handwoven Teal 100% Alpaca Shawl from Peru

Teal Saga

Handwoven Teal 100% Alpaca Shawl from Peru

5.0
(Raquel and Gregor)
$69.99 $62.99

Baby alpaca blend shawl, 'Crimson Road' - Crimson Grey and Black Scarf

Crimson Road

Crimson Grey and Black Scarf

5.0
(Raquel and Gregor)
$69.99

PREVIOUSLY VIEWED

Back to Top