Inter-American Trading is a small family-owned importer & wholesaler of folk art, musical instruments, jewelry, cotton & alpaca clothing & accessories from the Andean Countries of Peru & Bolivia. We are dedicated to supporting indigenous people through the private enterprise system & buying directly from the Artesanos who produce our products. All our merchandise is produced in an environmentally sound manner and is made from high-quality natural materials by native artisans. Through your orders, you are helping Latin American families. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT In Latin America traditionally not a great deal of importance is given to the making of ethnic crafts. These products are produced by indigenous populations considered to be lower class. With no local market, most production is exported to North America, Europe, and Japan. Latin Artesanos depend on companies like ours, who have access to these markets and are willing to pay a fair price. While the dollar figure does not amount to much when compared to traditional exports, such as agriculture, this commerce has a tremendous impact on their lives. For example, over 50% of the people in Peru make at least part of their income from the sale of their crafts.