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Nilda Amaro Oscanoa

"I was born in the city of San Pedro de Cajas, origin 36 years ago of the famous tapestries made with an intricate technique. I inherited my art from my ancestors; since I can remember I have seen all of my family weaving: great-grandparents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, cousins and brothers.

"That is to say, I grew up amid looms and sheep's wool; since I was little I have loved passing the thread through the loom, imagining a bedcover for my doll. As I grew up the game became an obligation, my brothers and I had to collaborate with our parents in order to complete the tasks that the artesania stores gave my parents. This is how I discovered my style.

"I enjoy making cubist style designs inspired by our folklore and everyday scenes from my village. To weave the tapestries I use sheep's wool, which I color with natural dyes such as "tara", walnut, and one derived from the cochineal insect, etc. Currently I am living in Lima and I am married."