Ciraco was born in a native community of Milpo, located in Vinchos district, Huamanga – Peru. He has been weaving since childhood and attributes his early interest in the art of weaving to his parents. By the age of 10 years, he left his town and traveled to Ayacucho, where he learned how to use the pedal tapestry loom along with two great master weavers, nowadays his art supports his family economy.