Guiomar Alonso Cano, UNESCO Representative in Peru, stated: “Today, artisans not only preserve traditional techniques but also innovate by combining ancestral knowledge with contemporary technologies and trends. In doing so, they honour the past while meeting the demands of the modern world, opening new opportunities in national and international markets. Textile art not only connects us to our roots but also serves as a driver of social and economic empowerment.”
Mexican and Peruvian artisans highlighted shared challenges, such as the proliferation of digital industrial machines, difficulties in local cotton production, and the need to expand the market. However, they also pointed out opportunities for their communities and countries, including raising public awareness of the intangible cultural heritage they safeguard and the quality of the garments and embroidery they produce.
