On International Women’s Day, March 8, 2026, a new digital museum opened its doors to the public with an exhibition that personifies the Andean cosmovision and ancestral knowledge in the form of dolls handmade by indigenous women in Peru.
“The 100 Dolls” (the100dolls.com) is a virtual museum created as a tribute to Andean women and Quechua culture. Each doll represents a feminine archetype rooted in cultural memory, the Andean cosmovision, Quechua symbolism, and the lived experience of Andean women. The museum allows people from around the world to learn about and understand the cultural value behind each handcrafted piece.
The project was inspired by the work of the Q’ewar Project , a social initiative founded in Andahuaylillas, Peru, which has supported indigenous women through crafts, education and community development for over two decades.
The Project has provided stable jobs, with good working conditions, for the women of Andahuaylillas, particularly mothers, female heads of household, and artisans, helping them to achieve financial independence. In essence, the museum is a tribute to the women of the Q’ewar Project, whose hands are a cultural heritage.
The 100 Dolls initiative has been developed and donated by Squared Studio, a creative agency with an office in Bulgaria, which decided to donate its talent to a social cause.
Wakii, an initiative that connects organizations and social causes with creatives that can help them execute campaigns, facilitated the connection between the agency and the project. Wakii is now helping to promote this initiative with the goal of including more NGOs and institutions that can amplify its global reach.
In a rapidly changing world, this digital museum ensures that the wisdom, art and worldview of Andean women do not fade into silence, but remain visible, accessible and alive for future generations.
100 Dolls is a beautiful initiative honoring Andean women, inspired by the handmade dolls of El Proyecto Q’ewar – which is creating jobs for women in the village of Andahuaylillas, Peru.
Check out the 100 Dolls Museum at: https://the100dolls.com
To purchase a Q’ewar Doll, visit: www.qewar.com
Congratulations to @squaredstudio for spearheading this initiative.