textile tapestry

Soaring together in joyous colors, birds and butterflies fill the sky. The intricately woven motifs flow across a tapestry in diagonal precision. Efrain Curi works in virgin wool, woven on the handloom, to create this extraordinary tapestry.

Titled "Por la sierra andina" in Spanish.

Peru's Zosimo Laura adorns a wool blend fringed tapestry with multicolored owls that represent wisdom and knowledge using the classic weaving technique from the city of Ayacucho. Once you display the hand-woven tapestry at your favorite spot, it will completely transform it and fill it with life and character.

The iconic Inca chakana cross meets the graceful seahorse in this striking wool tapestry where bold geometric patterns and abstract, flowing forms create a unique visual contrast. Rich in texture and tradition, its handwoven design is finished with delicate fringe for an extra touch of movement. Created by Peru’s Zosimo Laura, this exquisite wall decoration brings history and nature together in a statement-worthy accent.

Chola is a term referring to indigenous and mestizo women from the Andes that now applies to all who wear the traditional costumes established during the initial process of mestizaje (mixing of cultures) in the current Andean region. Peru’s Gerardo Fernandez creates a breathtaking Ayacucho tapestry expertly handwoven from wool depicting three cholas in abstract style. “The women are wearing typical hats and colorful skirts. Each figure is carefully detailed, capturing the richness of the textiles and the bright hues that characterize their attire,” says Fernandez. The eco-friendly tapestry is colored with natural dyes obtained from organic sources like cochineal and tree leaves, bark, roots and fruits.

A wide brimmed hat shades her face as she sits barefoot, awaiting shoppers. Beside her is a basket of flowers still fresh with dew. Ulloa Family artisans transform virgin wool into a colorful portrait of exceptional beauty. They name this piece Wayta Warmi, meaning "woman of the flowers" in the Quechua language.