The hands
behind
every piece
Two grandmothers, their grandsons and a few friends, all believing in handmade work.
MeryIrmaMatriarch & Head seamstressMery
Esmérita "Mery" Eche PericheEsmérita is 70 and has lived in Lobitos all her life. She learned to sew from her mother and brings a lifetime of experience to every piece.
The finishing touchIrma
Irma Bancayan EcheKevyn’s grandmother, sewing since she was 10. She finishes the edges and joins every piece, giving each poncho its final shape.
KevynIvanThe link between generationsKevyn
Kevyn AbadKevyn takes every order, measures customers, picks the colors and cuts the fabric for his grandmothers, then checks each poncho himself. He studies Hospitality Management.
The steady anchorIvan
Ivan ViteIvan studies Environmental Engineering and keeps the admin side running, so every handmade piece is backed by order and care.
TiítaThe storytellerTiíta
Kerstin Ulrich "Tiíta"Swiss-Peruvian, Kerstin came to Lobitos in 2018 as a volunteer and co-founded Lobitos Ponchos with Kevyn and Ivan. She looks after the brand, photos, social media and partnerships.
Volunteer
with us
Volunteers from around the world help us with social media, markets and new ideas, and become part of Lobitos’ vibrant community of volunteers and surfers.
- Minimum stay
- 2 weeks
- Accommodation
- Private room in a residence by the ocean
- Languages
- Spanish, German, English and French
How you can help
- → Social media and content
- → Local markets and fairs
- → Renovating the workshop
- → Your own ideas
Life in Lobitos
Surfing, fishing, jiu-jitsu, yoga, pottery, horse riding, skateparks and Peruvian cooking classes, close to the team and the ocean.