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Dayanna Carbonel

"I was born a Peruvian and I'm proud of my roots. This led me to the decision to enter the world of textile arts with my knitting and our Andean culture.

"I began working with knitting, crochet and weaving in 2002. I remember that I traveled a lot in the sierra and I enjoyed seeing so much of my homeland. I realized it has so much potential. I loved seeing the techniques used there and the colors fascinated me. I became aware that this was a part of my life, and to this day, I have never left it. Textile arts are so important as I strive to create new things.

I learned to knit as well as to design. As time went by, I looked for artisans who could help me with the final finishing of my pieces. And so I was able to offer them work to help their families and support their homes. It's so exciting to know that I can do something for others and that, together, we form a single team.

"In this way, we achieve the very best quality in our colors and designs. I'm very demanding with my garments. Crafting my own designs has been my greatest challenge. I hope you like them."