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MADE IN BOLIVIA: From Exporting Raw Materials to Creating Value

MADE IN BOLIVIA: From Exporting Raw Materials t...

Why does Bolivia, with its natural wealth and diversity, still depend on exporting what others transform?The answer is simple — and uncomfortable: we have not built industry, and the old...

MADE IN BOLIVIA: From Exporting Raw Materials t...

Why does Bolivia, with its natural wealth and diversity, still depend on exporting what others transform?The answer is simple — and uncomfortable: we have not built industry, and the old...

Our Journey to Pelechuco: Among Mountains, Alpacas, and Artisan Hearts

Our Journey to Pelechuco: Among Mountains, Alpa...

“Pelechuco” means “corner of the mist” in the native Quechua language — a name that perfectly honors the landscape of this remote place. Although only about 350 km separate La Paz,...

Our Journey to Pelechuco: Among Mountains, Alpa...

“Pelechuco” means “corner of the mist” in the native Quechua language — a name that perfectly honors the landscape of this remote place. Although only about 350 km separate La Paz,...

We Are TINKU — A Bridge Between Bolivia and the World

We Are TINKU — A Bridge Between Bolivia and the...

We are Eliana and Gonzalo, siblings, dreamers, and the co-founders of TINKU.Our journey began with one simple idea — to build a bridge between our home, Bolivia, and the world....

We Are TINKU — A Bridge Between Bolivia and the...

We are Eliana and Gonzalo, siblings, dreamers, and the co-founders of TINKU.Our journey began with one simple idea — to build a bridge between our home, Bolivia, and the world....

Alpacas in Bolivia – The Heart of Our Work

Alpacas in Bolivia – The Heart of Our Work

High in the Bolivian Andes, alpacas have been part of daily life for centuries — symbols of warmth, resilience, and tradition. At TINKU, we honor this heritage through handmade alpaca...

Alpacas in Bolivia – The Heart of Our Work

High in the Bolivian Andes, alpacas have been part of daily life for centuries — symbols of warmth, resilience, and tradition. At TINKU, we honor this heritage through handmade alpaca...

Is my fiber sustainable?

Is my fiber sustainable?

Microfibers are polluting lakes, rivers, oceans and ultimately our food chain. Changing our way of textile consumption is a necessary contribution to combat environmental pollution. Opting for natural fibers like...

Is my fiber sustainable?

Microfibers are polluting lakes, rivers, oceans and ultimately our food chain. Changing our way of textile consumption is a necessary contribution to combat environmental pollution. Opting for natural fibers like...

TINKU Cholitas

TINKU Cholitas

TINKU brings 100% handwoven/handknitted Bolivian alpaca products from Oruro, the heart of the Bolivian Andes,  all the way to Munich (Germany). Eliana Garrón, TINKU’s founder, states that her purpose is...

TINKU Cholitas

TINKU brings 100% handwoven/handknitted Bolivian alpaca products from Oruro, the heart of the Bolivian Andes,  all the way to Munich (Germany). Eliana Garrón, TINKU’s founder, states that her purpose is...