peruvian weavings

Striking floral, stem and leaf patterns in wine and magenta gracefully adorn the elegant moss background in this splendid thigh-length cardigan knit from soft baby alpaca yarns. This exquisite knitted coat designed by Peru’s Ana Fernandez boasts long sleeves and a button-up front complemented by a sleek mandarin collar.

Birds sing together as they flock to the spreading branches of a colorful tree. Inspired by this blissful scene, master weaver Cerapio Vallejo from Peru creates a superb wool and cotton tapestry that captures the beauty of nature. In a palette of ivory and warm hues, this collection is titled Árbol de la Felicidad in Spanish and features the artisan's sign. 

As if viewed from above, this tree is home to myriad birds of colorful plumage. "I created this design as a way of raising ecological consciousness and a call to renew our efforts to protect our Amazon region, so these cheerful birds may continue to live in their natural habitat. Likewise, so we may continue to admire the variety of creatures that live in Peru," exclaims Luis Leon. He weaves the wool tapestry on a pedal loom with the cushioned textures that are unique to San Pedro de las Cajas weaving legacy.

A symphony of yarns is masterfully orchestrated to create a magnificent wool tapestry that transcends the ordinary. Colorful birds peacefully perch and fly around a tree in this alluring decorative accent where warm and cool tones dance together in an ethereal union. Peru’s Cerapio Vallejo embraces the city of Ayacucho’s traditional hand-weaving techniques passed down through generations, transforming pure wool into a mesmerizing composition that beckons the imagination.