His tapestries, often titled in Quechua, serve as visual poems, celebrating Andean cosmology, family values, and the deep spiritual connection between humanity and nature. Through them, Laura not only preserves his heritage but also invites the world to experience the wisdom of the Andes.

A Family Legacy Woven in Quechua

Máximo Laura was raised in an environment where Quechua was more than just a means of communication; it was a language of storytelling, wisdom, and tradition.

His father, also a weaver, passed down ancestral teachings in Quechua, imparting to Laura the belief that weaving is a meaningful tradition—a continuation of history, memory, and cultural identity.

Today, Laura honors this lineage by naming many of his tapestries in Quechua, ensuring that the language remains a living bridge between past and present, woven into every fiber of his work.

Ccollcapata Tinkuy IV – Sacred Gathering

The word Collcapata refers to a high, sacred place, while Tinkuy means meeting or encounter. In Andean philosophy, tinkuy represents the meeting of complementary forces—masculine and feminine, sun and moon, sky and earth.

This tapestry reflects the sacredness of communal gatherings, where wisdom is shared, and harmony is cultivated. The bright tones and intricate textures symbolize the dynamic energy of these encounters, where balance is found through the fusion of opposites.