Ancestral Cotton Coin Purse

$29.99

Carry a piece of ancient tradition with this exquisite coin purse crafted from rare heirloom Peruvian cotton. Each pouch showcases the incredible natural colors of Morrope cotton—rich earthy reds, soft sage greens, and warm beiges that emerge without a single drop of dye. Master artisans on Peru's north coast hand-spin each fiber and weave it on traditional backstrap looms, using techniques passed down through generations. This isn't just a coin purse; it's a connection to centuries of textile artistry and sustainable craftsmanship.

  • 4.5×3.5 inchs

  • 2 zippered pouches

  • 100% Morrope cotton

Carry a piece of ancient tradition with this exquisite coin purse crafted from rare heirloom Peruvian cotton. Each pouch showcases the incredible natural colors of Morrope cotton—rich earthy reds, soft sage greens, and warm beiges that emerge without a single drop of dye. Master artisans on Peru's north coast hand-spin each fiber and weave it on traditional backstrap looms, using techniques passed down through generations. This isn't just a coin purse; it's a connection to centuries of textile artistry and sustainable craftsmanship.

  • 4.5×3.5 inchs

  • 2 zippered pouches

  • 100% Morrope cotton

The coastal villages of northern Peru guard one of the ancient world's true treasures: naturally colored cotton cultivated for millennia through careful breeding. This extraordinary material exists nowhere else on earth, with varieties ranging from deep brown to vibrant red. The rarest and most prized is green cotton, so valuable it's saved for fine details and as an accent color.

Local families continue this sacred tradition, growing their own cotton and hand-spinning each thread using techniques passed down through generations. Every pattern and design reflects the rich artistic legacy of their Chimu ancestors, making each piece a living testament to Peru's textile mastery.