Ichimay Wari

Ichamay Wari - Lima
Maurelio Huaraca, Donato Oré, Emilio Fernandez, Raúl Castillo, Antonio Oré, Claudia Abregu, Carlos Diaz, Freddy Gutierrez

The Ichimay Wari Potters live on the South side of Lima. All 12 of them emigrated from the Ayacucho region during Peru's recent period of political violence. Ayacucho was the area hardest hit by the warfare which pitted Peru's Armed Forces against the Shining Path Revolutionary Movement. These Ayacuchan artisans are experts in the production of ceramics and textiles and are a fascinating group to meet, given their unusual history and internal organization.
 
The group has been quite successful in their effort to identify new markets in which to sell their creations.  They have maintained a commitment to contributing to the development of South Lima through active participation in the "Community Roundtable Against Poverty" and other socially-aware activities to contribute to their neighborhood's development.

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