In the heart of Arequipa, inside the Incalpaca factory, a unique project uniting contemporary art and textile tradition was conceived: the woven mural created by artists Kristie Arias and John Esquivel for KUNA. This creative process began with a meeting between the two artists, who gathered to exchange ideas, explore concepts, and define the techniques and materials that would bring this work to life.

Inspired by the visual and cultural richness of the Andes, Kristie and John conceived a piece they named Andean Psychedelia, a tribute
vibrant to the iconography and landscapes of our region. This mural intertwines elements such as the Andean landscape, traditional llicllas, the qantu flower, and the hummingbird, a symbol of freedom and spiritual connection.

For its creation, a mixed technique was used that combines electronic Jacquard flat-woven collage with manual weaving on a frame loom, fusing technology and artisanal intervention in a large-format work.

Measuring 6.95 meters wide by 2.49 meters high, the piece was woven with alpaca yarn of varying thicknesses, providing texture and tactile richness. Furthermore, true to KUNA's commitment to sustainability, recycled materials from our garment manufacturing processes were incorporated.

This woven mural is more than a textile work: it is a visual narrative that celebrates our roots, our land, and art as a bridge between the past and the present.