“Our core mission is to uplift and empower vulnerable ethnic groups by providing them with the tools they need to thrive.”
We offer a platform for these communities to showcase their rich culture and unique talents to a global audience. Kene Kaya is a catalyst for change in Peru, collaborating with artisans from vulnerable areas to create exquisite conceptual pieces that promote fair labor practices and safeguard ancient Peruvian crafts.
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“We are dedicated to textile innovation, continuously exploring and crafting original designs using our own textiles, looms, knits, and embroidery techniques.”
Each Kene Kaya garment is a timeless heirloom, distinguished by its originality, artisanal detail, and intricate craftsmanship. The synergy of cultural inspiration, artisan skill, and modern design creates a powerful blend of universal elegance and ancestral mystique.
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Our brand is deeply committed to sustainability and social impact. We work closely with local communities where our artisans live, supporting social projects that uplift and empower. Our garments preserve indigenous artwork, culture, and heritage, blending them into modern, contemporary pieces. We use sustainable fabrics like organic Peruvian cotton, ensuring our materials are as eco-friendly as our methods. By releasing limited collections in small quantities, we minimize environmental impact and embrace slow fashion. Many of our pieces feature embroidery techniques passed down through generations, celebrating and maintaining traditional craftsmanship.
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Our Commitment
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We empower artisan women through disseminating knowledge on integration of traditional craft practices on modern design, empowering them to sell heritage pieces as clothing locally in Peru. Artisan women in craft are crucial for a holistic and ethical fashion system, utilizing practices that are slow, sustainable, and work in harmony with nature.
“We co-create with female artist and seamstresses from vulnerable areas of the country.”
We believe in the transformative potential of women in the fashion supply chain, valuing the wisdom and knowledge women hold in sustainability. Through Kene Kaya, we preserve and create space for diverse cultural traditions, heritage, and craftsmanship in the fashion industry. Cultural sustainability ensures that cultural indigenous identity, the socioeconomic wellbeing, and the value systems of indigenous communities like the Shipibo-Conibo can thrive and be protected.
