HANDCRAFT

HANDCRAFT

Where Craft Becomes Soul

The Handcraft Collection is not a product line.

It is a living relationship between people, materials and time.

Each piece is designed by Anjara García, founder and creative director of Benibeca, in collaboration with artisans in the Peruvian Andes, where ancestral weaving traditions remain alive.

These are not seasonal garments.
They are expressions of culture, craftsmanship and intention.

Origin & Human Story

The collection is developed through a direct and ongoing collaboration between Anjara García and the artisans, built over years of shared work, trust and creative exchange.

Each year, Anjara travels to Peru to design the pieces alongside the artisans, working directly with them on:

  • Materials
  • Patterns
  • Proportions
  • Contemporary reinterpretations

Production takes place:

  • On handmade wooden looms
  • In small family workshops
  • Using traditional Andean techniques

This process is not about production.

It is about design in dialogue with craftsmanship.

Each piece carries:

  • Time
  • Skill
  • Human connection
  • Creative intention

What makes it different

Handcrafted textiles follow a completely different logic from industrial garments:

  • No automation
  • Each piece is made by hand
  • Production is limited
  • No two pieces are identical

The value lies not only in the material, but in the human process and design behind it.

RUANAS — Handwoven Pima Cotton

What it is

A ruana is an open, draped garment — not a poncho.

  • Open front construction
  • Fluid silhouette
  • One size
  • Highly versatile

It can be worn:

  • Open
  • Wrapped
  • Draped
  • Styled across different moments

Material

  • 100% handwoven Pima cotton
  • Made in Peru
  • Ultra-soft, breathable and lightweight

The fabric is built thread by thread, combining natural fiber with intentional design.

Fit & Use

  • Fluid, not oversized
  • Light and adaptable
  • Naturally elegant

Ideal for:

  • Summer evenings
  • Beach environments
  • Travel
  • Special occasions

Character

A quiet statement piece.

  • Sophisticated
  • Bohemian
  • Elevated
  • Never folkloric

It brings presence without excess.

ROYAL ALPACA — Shawls

Material

  • 100% Royal Alpaca
  • One of the rarest and finest natural fibers

Naturally:

  • Soft
  • Lightweight
  • Insulating
  • Breathable

It retains warmth without heaviness.

Fit & Use

  • Large format
  • Fluid drape
  • Multiple styling possibilities

Can be worn:

  • As a shawl
  • As a wrap
  • Draped over the shoulders

Suitable across seasons and climates.

Positioning

This is an ultra-premium piece:

  • Rare fiber
  • Handwoven
  • Limited production

It does not express luxury loudly.
It expresses discernment.

Why it sells

Handcraft pieces resonate because:

  • Strong emotional connection
  • Visible craftsmanship
  • Unique — no two pieces are identical
  • Designed with intention, not trend

They are pieces that attract attention quietly and create desire.

Where it works best

  • Luxury resorts
  • Concept stores
  • Boutique environments
  • High-end hospitality

Customer Profile

Ideal for clients who:

  • Value craftsmanship and story
  • Appreciate rare materials
  • Seek uniqueness over trend
  • Connect with authenticity and design

Care

These are delicate handcrafted textiles:

  • Professional dry clean only
  • No machine washing
  • Avoid heat and aggressive handling
  • Store carefully

Sales Insight

Handcraft is not a volume category — it is a brand-defining category.

It elevates perception, creates emotional connection and reinforces Benibeca’s identity as a brand rooted in design, craftsmanship and human value.

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