A collective built on curiosity and conviviality, Casa Poma engage in the authentic reach around our community to knit cultures together
PARIS TEAM
Argelia Jimenez
Founder and Art Director @argeliajp
Hello guapas ! I'm Argelia the mother of Casa Poma. I adopted the Parisian life 15 years ago, but I grew up in the picturesque neighborhood of Coyoacan in Mexico City. I'm crazy about alpacas, ancient traditions, flea markets, cooking, and of course, knitwear! I met Cleida, the head of the team in the Puno region, through a project for Heifer Peru 8 years ago. Casa Poma was born thanks to a great team deeply engaged in a great cause. Thanks to Cleida, Herminia, Mariluz, and the 153 women who are part of this family.
Lucie DASILVA
Designer and many other things @luludslv
I started working at Casa Poma at its beginnings for my second-year internship in fashion school, and I was fortunate enough to continue working for the brand as a freelancer. My sensitivity for knitwear and my organizational skills immediately pleased the creator, and I, for my part, greatly appreciated working by her side a pleasant and caring person. I am happy to be part of the Casa Poma team and to have contributed my part because I really appreciate the style and ethical values that the brand defends. It is always a pleasure to work alongside Argelia for her good humor and positivity, which are reflected in the style of her creations.
Edith Osorio
NLP coach
My name is Edith Osorio, I am an NLP practitioner (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), and I live and work in Paris.
My first encounter with Casa Poma was through their raw material, wool, fiber, and fabric in a Parisian pop-up store. A gentle softness, a texture from different places, a unique feeling, a great emotion.
Affection and friendship with Argelia arose spontaneously. And so, naturally, the desire to accompany Casa Poma with NLP was also born. A vibrant, joyful, creative sharing where each step forms a beautiful path.
Thank you, Casa Poma!
PERU TEAM
Cleida Incacutipa
My name is Cleida Incacutipa, founder of Iñaq Artisan Community. I live in Puno, I love nature, the harmony between alpacas, the snow, the mountains, the sun and the plants of puna. I spend my life working alongside the women of the Andes, enjoying our culture, art and its colors. I met Argelia five years ago at the Peru Moda fair, and now we have decided to unite our ideas and experiences in a beautiful project called Casa Poma. To me, a project that prints the daily life of the women of the Peruvian Andes for the world.
Herminia Mollocondo
I’m Herminia and I belong to the Andean Alpaca Association. I live in the heights of Puno with my alpacas, it’s a sacred animal for us, and we take care of them and as they take care of us. I have a wonderful family that accompanies me in all my projects. Now with my organization, we are excited to share beautiful fabrics of pure 100% natural and handmade alpaca.
Mariluz Mamani
My name is Mariluz Mamani, and I’m a member of the Chuspa de Oro Association of Artisans of Vilavila. I live in the high mountains of Puno, where I take care of my alpacas, spinning and knitting sweaters, shawls, scarves, gloves and hats to keep warm. I admire the women in our French team for their appreciation of our alpaca fiber, and I feel that their heart is like ours - connected to the natural world. Love to all!
Irenia Ticona
I come from the Puno highlands, and I love to knit. I’m very curious wherever I go, and I always look for novelties in design and in fabric, where I like to create new points of view and combination of colors, so that my clothes are different and beautiful. Would you ever like to visit and knit with me?
