The Asociación Rural Indigena de Patuloma is an organization of 19 weavers in the tiny community of Patuloma in rural Tungurahua, Ecuador. They are Salasacas, part of the country’s 40% indigenous population—a sector of the society that has suffered discrimination and poverty beginning in the colonial era and continuing through the present day.
All of the weavers create cloth by hand on wood looms, most of them in their homes, other sin small workshops of around seven workers in the homes of other weavers. When they receive an order, the seven elected leaders of the association, who are weavers themselves, help to distribute the work and the income. The leaders do not receive a salary or a greater share of the price; the artisans share the income based on their production; those who work in others’ homes or workshops generally receive meals and a half share of the price.
All of the weavers produce cloth from pure wool yarn in a wide range of sizes, using their traditional designs, some of which go back to the time of the Incas; they can also make products to order with personalized designs sent by the customer, and names or other text. The larger weavings make beautiful throw rugs, and the smaller weavings are available as a number of finished products such as backpacks and purses.
The artisans of Patuloma take great pride in their craft and skill, whether making their traditional designs or following a special order design, which they enjoy as a change of routine and a new challenge. Please help provide these skilled workers with vital income by choosing one of their products. After import taxes and shipping, all the proceeds go directly to the artisans themselves—when you purchase their work, you are contributing to a sustainable solution to the poverty the community of Patuloma faces, allowing them to work in their own community rather than emigrating to work or traveling to the nearby city of Ambato. You are also playing a vital part in allowing the artisans to continue their age-old tradition of hand weaving among the Salasaca Native Americans.
Policies and Price List
· To order a tapestry with a design from the website, please specify the number in the photograph. Because each tapestry is handmade and unique, please be aware that designs may be slightly modified, especially if you order a size different from the example in the photograph
· To special order a design, please send a color picture or photograph. If you place an order of more than one piece, please clearly label the design with the line number from your order. For example, if you order a 15 by 15cm handbag in line 6, and a 20 by 20cm handbag in line 7, and you want your custom design on the 20 by 20cm handbag, you should clearly mark the number 7 on the design.
· Please allow one month plus shipping for large orders or complex designs, two to three weeks plus shipping for smaller and simpler orders.
· A deposit of half the order total is required with the order, with the other half due when the order arrives at its destination.
· A 5% discount is available on orders of more than 100 pieces of any size.
Prices for tapestries only: (taxes and shipping are extra)
10 by 10cm: $1
25 by 25cm: $2
30 by 30cm: $2.50
40 by 40cm: $3
65 by 65 cm: $7
40 by 100cm: $10
65 by 110cm: $15
80 by 150cm: $25
100 by 180cm: $35
Prices for finished handbags/purses:
10 by 10cm: $2
15 by 15cm: $2.50
20 by 20cm: $3.50
30 by 30cm: $4
40 by 40cm: $5
Prices for finished backpacks:
With leather backing: $20
Cloth only: $10
Prices for finished cushions:
40 by 40cm:
50 by 50cm:
60 by 60cm:
Price for decorative woven belt: $40
Tapestries / Tapices
1. Size / Tamaño: ____________ Price / Precio:_______
Design Number / Numero de Diseño:________
OR ___ See photograph or design included in the order / Vease foto o diseño incluido en el pedido
2. Size / Tamaño: ____________ Price / Precio:_______
Design Number / Numero de Diseño:________
OR ___ See photograph or design included in the order / Vease foto o diseño incluido en el pedido
3. Size / Tamaño: ____________ Price / Precio:_______
Design Number / Numero de Diseño:________
OR ___ See photograph or design included in the order / Vease foto o diseño incluido en el pedido
4. Size / Tamaño: ____________ Price / Precio:_______
Design Number / Numero de Diseño:________
OR ___ See photograph or design included in the order / Vease foto o diseño incluido en el pedido
5. Size / Tamaño: ____________ Price / Precio:_______
Design Number / Numero de Diseño:________
OR ___ See photograph or design included in the order / Vease foto o diseño incluido en el pedido
Handbags / Bolsas
6. Size / Tamaño: ____________ Price / Precio:_______
Design Number / Numero de Diseño:________
OR ___ See photograph or design included in the order / Vease foto o diseño incluido en el pedido
7. Size / Tamaño: ____________ Price / Precio:_______
Design Number / Numero de Diseño:________
OR ___ See photograph or design included in the order / Vease foto o diseño incluido en el pedido
8. Size / Tamaño: ____________ Price / Precio:_______
Design Number / Numero de Diseño:________
OR ___ See photograph or design included in the order / Vease foto o diseño incluido en el pedido
9. Size / Tamaño: ____________ Price: / Precio _______
Design Number / Numero de Diseño:________
OR ___ See photograph or design included in the order / Vease foto o diseño incluido en el pedido
10. Size / Tamaño: ____________ Price: / Precio _______
Design Number / Numero de Diseño:________
OR ___ See photograph or design included in the order / Vease foto o diseño incluido en el pedido
Backpacks / Mochilas
11. __ With leather backing / Con cuero ($20) __ Without leather backing / Sin cuero ($10)
Design Number / Numero de Diseño:________
OR ___ See photograph or design included in the order / Vease foto o diseño incluido en el pedido
12. __ With leather backing / Con cuero ($20) __ Without leather backing / Sin cuero ($10)
Design Number / Numero de Diseño:________
OR ___ See photograph or design included in the order / Vease foto o diseño incluido en el pedido
13. __ With leather backing / Con cuero ($20) __ Without leather backing / Sin cuero ($10)
Design Number / Numero de Diseño:________
OR ___ See photograph or design included in the order / Vease foto o diseño incluido en el pedido
14. __ With leather backing / Con cuero ($20) __ Without leather backing / Sin cuero ($10)
Design Number / Numero de Diseño:________
OR ___ See photograph or design included in the order / Vease foto o diseño incluido en el pedido
Cushions / Cojines
15. Size / Tamaño: ____________ Price / Precio:_______
Design Number / Numero de Diseño:________
OR ___ See photograph or design included in the order / Vease foto o diseño incluido en el pedido
16. Size / Tamaño: ____________ Price / Precio:_______
Design Number / Numero de Diseño:________
OR ___ See photograph or design included in the order / Vease foto o diseño incluido en el pedido
17. Size / Tamaño: ____________ Price: / Precio _______
Design Number / Numero de Diseño:________
OR ___ See photograph or design included in the order / Vease foto o diseño incluido en el pedido
18. Size / Tamaño: ____________ Price: / Precio _______
Design Number / Numero de Diseño:________
OR ___ See photograph or design included in the order / Vease foto o diseño incluido en el pedido
Belts / Fajas
19. Quantity / Cantidad: ______ X $40 = ________
Order total before taxes and shipping / Total sin impuestos y envio: ________
Add taxes and shipping here
Ship to:
Name:_______________________________
Address:_______________________________________________________________
Country:____________________________________
Please email this order form and any photographs or designs to ? or fax it to ?