Peruvian artisans weave tribute to Pope Leo XIV
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Artisans from Monsefú, a district in Peru’s Lambayeque region, are creating handmade gifts to honor Pope Leo XIV on his 71st birthday and upcoming visit.
Jesús Ayasta Caicedo, a master craftsman representing the Arte Surimana workshop, spent around 25 days crafting a stole 2.5 meters long and 15 centimeters wide. He used a traditional backstrap loom and embroidered it with designs inspired by the Mochica culture, an ancient civilization of the region.
The artisans hope the Diocese of Chiclayo will deliver the stole to Pope Leo XIV for use during his visit to Lambayeque. Other artisans in Monsefú also prepared embroidered textiles, accessories, and religious items inspired by local traditions as additional gifts for the Pope. Yolanda Delgado de Mimbela, an artisan, noted that these products already attract both national and international visitors.
The Pope’s scheduled arrival on November 13 and 14 presents an opportunity to showcase the cultural richness of Lambayeque to a global audience and promote Monsefú as a cultural tourism destination.
