Long before the creation of the Nina P’itay brand, Nina embarked on the path of making Alpaca wool garments and along the way, representing the history of those who taught her and shared her passion for knitting from a young age.
During the 70s, while growing in the city of Huancayo,
He is in the Mantaro Valley in the center of Peru, Nina saw her grandmother weaved with crochet and her godos with sticks. Promoted by his desire to learn, she began to weave at age 8 with recycled wool of her mother’s fabrics. From that moment on, Nina always dedicated himself to knitting. Even years later,
With an occupied family and teaching full time, he never stopped knitting.
Over time, this work acquired an important financial role in Nina’s life, which allowed him to obtain additional income during difficult times. More importantly,
Nina’s fabric served as one of the best lessons for their children: demonstrate how dedication and passion for what one does can result in impulse and determination to advance their trade, despite the circumstances. At the age of 55, Nina, along with her two adult children,
They entered the world of business spirit, joining their passion for social responsibility with their decades of experience in making alpaca wool clothes.
Today, more than a brand, Nina P’itay is the story of self -recognition, acceptance, the conviction of believing in oneself and the magic of weaving with love,
dedication and respect for those generations of weavers who have transmitted their skills.
The name
The name of Nina P’itay arises from the valuation and identification of our history not only from a personal sense as founders but also to be able to publicize our origins.
Nina has a special meaning because Maritza’s father called her affectionately since she was a child. Little by little,
As her passion for the fabric grew, the young Maritza became Nina. Likewise, our brand is expressed from the Quechua language of the Peruvian Andes to publicize the work of the tissue as a tool for knowledge, appreciation and empowerment.
Through the union of the two words,
Nina that means fire and p’itay that means tissue, the brand gains its force from the notion of intertwined fire. Fire symbolizes the strength and passion for which Nina continues to weave for the well -being and care of their loved ones.
As such,
Nina P’itay is a proud Peruvian brand that honors alpaca fiber as a source of reconnection with our ancestors and the generations of weavers who have preceded us.