Greetings. For the past year since my trip to Peru with Women’s Global Connection (WGC) I met many amazing people and strong women leaders. I was most intrigued by the Shipibo women and since then developed a nurturing friendship with Karina. Karina is the Shipibo leader of her tribe and a good friend. We both have been learning about each other’s cultures. I was planning to visit the Shipibo women in Lima, Peru this past May. However, due to COVID-19 it was not possible and the trip will be postponed until next year, God willing. I would like to extend an invitation to see the beautiful and unique artwork the Shipibo women have to offer. The art work is handmade, with natural dyes, and not mass produced in a factory. Each piece has it is own unique design from the culture of the Shipibo-Konibo the Kené art. Enjoy!

See an invitation to live more in solidarity with people of the Amazon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVywDAMbqXU 

Who are the Shipibo-Konibo women?

The Shipibo-Konibo women are an indigenous people from the Peruvian Amazon rainforest. They are renowned for their distinctive geometrically-decorated textiles created by women. Please read the Women's Global Connection Travel Blogue for further details, listed on the upper right hand side of the website dropdown.

What is Kené art?

Kené art is traditional Shipibo designs from the Amazon rainforest of Peru. The materials used for their art include, natural dyes, seeds, cotton, fabrics, colored wool yarns, and beads. Kené is created by the female and passed down from mother to daughter. You will see Kené art in the embroidery, drawings, jewelry and many other Shipibo artisan items.  

Who is my point of contact for the Shipibo women?

Karina is my direct contact with the women’s group. She is the leader of a tribe of 10 women. I met her during my visit to Peru on May 26, 2019. We connected once again on September 28, 2019, and since then have kept in touch. My friendship with Karina & the Shipibo Women’s Group has been nurtured by Sr. Katty Huanaco and Sr. Martha Ann Kirk kirk@uiwtx.edu .

Thank you for your interest and time. 

Yesenia