Definition of “Pacha”- Earth

The word Pacha means “Earth” in Quechua ("qheshwa"). Quechua is an indigenous language of the Andean region of South America, spoken today by approximately 13 million people in Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Northern Chile, Argentina, and Southern Colombia. It was the official language of Tawantinsuyu, the Inca Empire.

We chose this as the company name for a few reasons. First, the owner’s grandmother could speak the Quechua language. Second his mother was born and raised in Lima, Peru. And finally, we like the concept of “Earth” since all of products come from the Earth and are hand mande.

In Quechuan culture, nature plays an all-important role. All of their creation stories take Mamapacha or Pachamama, Mother Earth, and Tayta Inti, Father Sun, as the principal gods and sustainers of life. For Quechuas, life originated in the mountains, lakes and rivers. These places continue to offer solace and sustenance and are considered sacred and inspirational places.