The Wonderment

Gloria Chura Apaza

Cusco, Peru

I grew up in the Q'ero Nation by the Auzangate Mountain at 6,384 meters above sea level. I learned to weave from my grandmother and community of women in our indigenous village and continue to use this skill. I now live in Cusco so that my 8 year old daughter can have a different education.

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Connecting to the world through weaving

I was born in the Q’ero Nation high in the Andes mountains in Peru. I learned to weave from my grandmother, mother and other women in my community. The weaving that we did i...

My community and my work.

My daughter is the most important person for me. She is wearing a Liglia that I made. This is a sacred item we have worn for generations to protect ourselves from the cold.

My communities

Although my Q'ero community where I grew up shaped me in many ways, currently, I feel most appreciative of my core family and my daughter because I can trust them to support m...

By Gloria Chura Apaza

My Strengths

I consider myself a very strong, tenacious person who doesn't give up because I believe nothing is impossible. My mom says that of all my sisters and the women in the village,...

By Gloria Chura Apaza

My Interests

Traveling is what fills up my heart the most. I love seeing and learning about other cultures and exploring the world. I feel so grateful for new experiences and creating conn...

By Gloria Chura Apaza