The Quipu Shop
HOME ABOUT US CONTACT FAIR TRADE WAWA
I visit Peru each year and buy directly from small family businesses.
Some items are purchased from out-reach workers associated with the Anglican Church in Peru who support women in the high security prison and also in the shanty towns around Lima.
All goods are fairly traded
Postage and packaging is charged in addition to the prices shown
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Leather hats with design. £25:00
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Made from crocheted wool, stiffened and with a wire brim support. There are three styles from left to right: Trilby style, lady's with round crown and cowboy style. £12:50 |
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Check these brushed alpaca and knitted scarves. We try to keep a wide range of colours - call and ask. £12:00 |
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Synthetic Wool Hats These hats typical of the Andes are called 'Chullos'. We stock several colours. Chullos £7:00
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Chullo as above |
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Jumper see below |
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Colourful alpaca 50%/acrylic 50% ponchos. Hand-wash. £40:00 |
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Alpaca waistcoats patterned front plain back with pockets. One size to fit 12/14/16 (34-38 inch) Warmth without weight, very popular. Handwash. £25:00 |
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Children's Applique Zip-up JacketsThese jackets come in a variety of base colours and individual designs. Synthetic/machine washable Sizes are ages 0, 1, 2,3, and 4 Fantastic value at only £20:00 |
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Fully lined shoulder bags with zip. Larger has zipped internal pocket. Made of colourful hard wearing, machine washable material. Small 26cm x 26cm (approx). Large 43cm x 38cm (approx). £9.95 £14.95
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Shoulder bag made from traditional material with zipped front pocket. 26cm x 24cm (approx). £12.95 |
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Alpaca 50%/acrylic 50% brushed, fringed jumper with hood in natural colours. Sizes S/M (approx 10/12) Hand wash. £29.95 |
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Alpaca 50%/acrylic 50%, brushed, jumper with geometric design on neck and cuffs. Hand wash. Natural colours. £29.95 |
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Alpaca felt 'campesino' hat. Natural colours. one size. £12.95 Alpaca beanie hat with designs. Hand-wash. £12.95 |
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Ring bracelet made of silver-plated copper wire. Natural stones. £10.00 |
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Seven stone drop necklace. Made of of silver-plated copper wire. Natural stones. 18" chain. £14:00 |
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Patterned tablecloths 1.20 x 1.20m approx. Various bright colours, hard wearing machine washable £12.50 Also table runners £9.95 and place mats £3.95 |
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Selection of other colours available |
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Exclusive Collector's Tea Cosy |
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Each cosy is designed and made by Anjelica who lives in a poor suburb of Lima, Peru.
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Each side has a different picture formed in applique work. Exceptional value at only £40.00 |
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Miscellaneous items
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Keep both hands free with these practical lightweight bottle carriers. You will wonder what you did before you had one. £3:00
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Finger Puppets We have a considerable number of finger puppets too many to describe. All at £1:50
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Known in England as 'Panpipes' these are 2 examples of the Andean pipes. On the left is an 'Antara' of 10 pipes and on the right is a 'Zampoña' with 2 rows of pipes 7 at the back and 6 in the front. Antaras £2:50 Zampoñas £5:00 |
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Bamboo 'Flauta' to be played like a recorder. There are 2 sizes and several colours. Small £2:50, Large £3:50 |
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Known as 'Tarkas' these instruments are copies of an old design played by many in Peru. There are 2 sizes: Small £3:50, Large £5:00
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Known as 'damas' these are small bead operated drums. There are 3 sizes as shown: Small £1:50, Medium £2:50 and Large £3:50
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Model animals
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These model llamas are made of fine alpaca skin. They are 12cm high. Model llamas £7:00
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Made of sheep's skin these are models of Vicuña and Llamas. £3.50
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Fun size model llamas knitted in synthetic wool £2:50
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