modern tapestry

Exploring a combination between geometric forms and asymmetric design, Peruvian artisan Cerapio Vallejo elaborates this table runner with eye-catching motifs in colors that evoke the beauty of the sunset. He hand-weaves the runner of wool and cotton blend yarns, diligently incorporating myriad colors. Finished with stripes and decorative tassels at each end, this table runner makes a beautiful addition to any home.

Going from a warm brown hue to a sweet pink tone, this spectacle of magnificent birds and advanced handloom techniques creates a gorgeous wool and cotton blend tapestry made by the talented hands of Peruvian artisan Zosimo Laura. Drawing inspiration from the tropical side of the region, the artisan creates a modern scene of diverse toucans united in a colorful creation perfect for a sophisticated ambiance.

Peruvian artisan Inka combines traditional weaving techniques with modern design in the creation of this gorgeous tapestry. Featuring a rich variety of textures, the alpaca blend tapestry depicts a pair of Andean birds in deep sunset hues

Peruvian master artisan Eliazar Ochoa depicts the ancient Inca worldview through a handloom wool tapestry honoring the customs and science of the empire. Geometric figures and warm hues form this sublime artwork, representing the Inca's calendar with diverse patterns. Said calendar, similar to the modern one, consisted of twelve months of 30 days arranged in three long weeks, all based on the movement of the sun and moon, which also allowed them to plan their religious ceremonies and duties.

Elegant and beautiful, the parihuanas, or Andean flamingos, embellish a sunset in the stunning Peruvian lands. Master artisan Zosimo Laura uses a traditional loom to create this exquisite wool tapestry, whose intricate design in warm hues captures these birds' charming nature and combines it with the region's sublime textiles.

Peru’s David Laura Zanabria aptly calls his spectacular tapestry “Childhood Dream” because it expresses “my first impressions in the arts and crafts when I was around ten. Birds depicted with intense shades evoke a sense of mysticism when trying to understand where those small animals with their vibrant, colorful plumage came from. It is an entry into a timeless reality triggered by a childhood memory.” The captivating tapestry is hand-woven from wool in a cotton warp and exudes a contemporary style that will make it an instant centerpiece.

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.