About us

We are a small and diverse group – in terms of age, language and origin – united by one passion: weaving. We are inspired by the intense and ancient textile tradition of Peru; the one that was and the one that is still alive in the hands of thousands of men and women.

Each one of us has a fundamental role in the process of creating the pieces of País Textil.

The founders

Pais Textil was founded in 2016 by Marta and Sandra Castañeda with the aim to help commercialize—nationally and internationally—pieces woven by artisans that had participated in social projects with Marta in 2011.

Our Values

What Makes Us Different?

We believe in the unique value of a handmade piece. In the quality that can only be achieved by a small batch, as opposed to a massive production. In the conservation of traditional textile techniques.

We train our team. We help the artisans improve the quality of their textile work, thus increasing their commercial value. We promote formal, documented work.

We empower women. More than 95% of our team is made up of women.

The team

Marta Castañeda, managing director and designer. Sandra Castañeda, Marketing. Sonia Espinoza de Arce, production manager. Miriam Celi Hernández, product development. Denis Dioses, manager. Federico Romero, photography.

The artisans

The artisans, who make each of the pieces that we design and commercialize, are the main axis of País Textil. We were born to help them sell their fabrics and make their knowledge, being profitable for them, remain and be a legacy for their children. Learn about their stories here.