Peruvians from all classes and walks of life still believe in the power of brujos (witchdoctors), shamanes (shamans) and curanderos (curers) to resolve myriad problems: sickness, broken hearts, business ventures, bad luck, and spiritual threats.
Art of the Shipibo-Konibo
Shipibo-Konibo is an indigenous Amazonian culture, most numerous in Peru’s Ucayali Department.
Renowned for distinctive geometrically-decorated textiles.
We examine the process behind this intricate art form.