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Twinkling in a firmament of soothing earth tones, stylized stars light up the night. Mirror images of ivory and tan bring a contemporary feel to an ancient motif. Working on the handloom, Faustino Maldonado and his family create a mesmerizing pair of cushion covers from acrylic and alpaca blend yarns. A slot opening at the back permits insertion of the cushions (not included).
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useful backpack in unusual textile!
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I absolutely love my new handbag! Its exactly the right length strap for me and excellent quality product! Thank you so much for such a Beautiful purse! It is gorgeous!
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I appreciate the soft feel and the cheerful colors. just right for out and about in the neighborhood.
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You can find our alpaca blend cushion covers 'Starlight on Earth' (pair) by Maldonado Family in pillows & throws categories such as Geometric Cushion Covers, Acrylic Cushion Covers, Alpaca Cushion Covers and Alpaca Wool Cushion Covers. Enjoy exploring these sections for other Novica treasures.
Preserving Traditions
The Maldonado's hometown, Hualhuas, is a renowned textile center. It is there that Faustino and his wife learned to weave from their parents, who learned from their parents before them. The Maldonado family motto defines what it means to be a Keeper of the Arts ā "I will never let go of either my grandfather or grandson's hands, for what I have learned from the elders, I will teach to the young."
Profound Impact
Faustino truly understands the meaning of community. He feels a great responsibility for his assistants. He knows that, without their wages, his workers would be unable to care for their families. Novica sales have brought stability to the Maldonado Family workshop. they are no longer dependent upon tourism and can now meet their monthly expenses.
Moving On Up
The steady income that Novica sales bring have enabled the Maldonado Family to expand their workshop. They are now one of the largest workshops in Hualhuas and this has led to an increase in the income they receive from tourism. In addition to their two full-time employees they are able to give seasonal work to other artisans.
Job Creator
Faustino Maldonado began working as a boy with his parents and grandparents. Today, his family workshop has grown and he has greatly expanded his design collection. As a result, he is able to provide work to neighbors who are weavers.
Microcredit Financing
Maldonado Family has received 7 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $2300 and the most recent for $2850. Proceeds were used to purchase alpaca wool and sheep wool for his weavings.
Confronting Adversity
The family elder, Faustino struggles to manage his diabetes. He follows a special diet and undergoes ongoing treatment. However he brings his weaving expertise to the family workshop he founded as a young man.
Media Featured
Faustino and the Maldonado Family workshop have been featured in many publications, among them El Comercio in which Faustino was shown alongside former Peruvian President, Fernando Belaunde.
Working with Disabilities
During times of high demand for his weavings, Faustino hires temporary workers. He has employed several blind artisans who excel at hand spinning.
Enabling Education
Faustino helps his son and daughter pay for the education of their children.
"I will never let go of either my grandfather or my grandson's hands, for what I have learned from the elders, I will teach to the young."
Update (July, 2019)Faustino Maldonado's parents were artisans, a tradition that has been maintained since time immemorial. When Faustino met Agripina... read more