When you were reading the names of our products did you think that they sounded different or unusual?.... You were right! We've chosen Quechua names for our first collection.
What is Quechua?
Quechua or Runasimi ("peoples language") is a native language spoken in Peru, Ecuador, Argentina, Colombia, Bolivia, and Chile. It is slightly different from one country to the other and it was the official language during Inca Times.
Approximately 13-19% in Peru, a country of over 32 million people can speak Quechua today. While it's mostly learned at home and Spanish at school, nowadays you can even learn Quechua online and it seems that in the last few years the Quechua spoken population has increased.
In 1975 Peru was the first country to recognize Quechua as an official language. Later, in 2006 and 2009 Ecuador and Bolivia followed in Peru's footsteps.
According to the philosophy of the Andes, people carry the names of the grand manifestations of nature and life. In case you are curious about the meaning of the Quechua names your garments have we have included a list for you.
Asiri: Smile
Achiq: Light, bright
Achiyaku: Clear Water
Atik: Winner
Chaska: Star
Chaski: Messenger
Chikan: Unique
Coya: Queen
Hakan: Splendid
Inkasisa: Royal Flower
Illary: Rainbow
Inti: Sun
Kasik: Peace
Killa: Moon
Kuna: To give
Kusy: Happy
Kumya: Thunder
Llankay: Work
Mayu: River
Munay: Pretty
Nuna: Soul, spirit
Nina: Fire
Poma: Powerful
Pacha: Earth
Paqari: Dawn
Qispi: Free
Qori: Gold
Raymi: Celebration
Rimak: Eloquent
Samin: Fortunate
Suyana: Hope
Sumak: Pretty
Sunqu: Heart
Sami: Success
Sacha: Wild
Suyai: Hope
Sinchi: Brave
Samincha: Blessed
Taki: Song, music
Tika: Flower
Urma: The one that drops good things in her path
Urpi: Dove
Wara: Twilight
Wayta: Flower
Yanaymi: Beloved
Yanay: Beloved
FUN FACT: Besides Nature addicts, we are also animal lovers and we have a beautiful GSD named Nuna, just like her name she has a great adventurous spirit and a love for the mountains.
