Category Archives: Ancestral Wisdom and Traditions

Stories, teachings and spiritual practices from South America, India and Tibet. Posts about the cultural significance of the products and traditions of each region.

Sumak Kawsay: The Philosophy of “Good Living” versus Consumerism

Illicachi’s essay introduces us to Sumak Kawsay, a political and philosophical category that the Kichwa peoples propose as an alternative to the Western model of development. While in Europe success is often measured by “living better” (based on accumulation), “Good Living” proposes a life of fulfillment, harmony, and balance with the community and nature. At […]

Pacha: The Architecture of the Universe in Your Own Home

In Andean thought, the concept of Pacha transcends the simple translation of “world” or “time.” According to Illicachi Guzñay’s research, Pacha represents a cosmic order where everything is interconnected: space, time, and life itself. For the Italian public, accustomed to the architectural harmony of the Renaissance, Pacha offers a new way of understanding interior design. […]

The value of handcrafted gifts: What do they bring us?

Nowadays we live in a world based on technology, which is advancing by leaps and bounds day after day. We live in the world of information and globalization, in which we can acquire everything we want at a low cost, thanks to the mass production of objects. We have so much accessibility in our lives […]