3x5 and 4x6
Wool rug, 'Sunset' (4x6)
Cerapio Vallejo depicts row after row of mountains in tribute to his Andean homeland. Vallejo's preferred weaving technique, called kilin, is characterized by the uses of small, straight stitches.
Wool rug, 'Matrimony' (4x6)
Cerapio Vallejo creates this fabulous Ayacucho-style rug in sheep wool. This ancient craft has existed for centuries, having been passed down to the Incas after originating among the ancient Wari culture of Peru.
Wool rug, 'Tetrad' (4x5)
Following a different rhythm written in a soft earthen palette, the asymmetrical beauty flourishes because they are together. Hand-woven by David Laura, this optic fantasy is certain to make a striking addition to any ambience. Titled "T�trada" in Spanish.
Wool rug, 'Kokopelli Peace Pipers' (4x5)
Dancing to unheard rhythms, crimson pipers carry out ancestral ceremonies. Cerapio Vallejo weaves a spell of mystery on the handloom. "I want to rescue the ancient rituals of our ancestors for the world to see, " he says. "This is how they gave thanks.
Cotton rug, 'Tocapu Earth' (4x6)
The earth's warm tones imbue this rug with welcoming grace. Zigzagging lines run across the rug, creating panels housing traditional geometric configurations.
Wool rug, 'Radiant' (4x5)
Radiant patterns cover this rug in glowing colors, each neatly delineated with bands of black. Mesmerizing in its beauty, the complex motifs are woven on the Andean handloom.
Wool rug, 'Gaggle of Geese' (3x5)
A gaggle of geese aligns into a geometric configuration, lending a hypnotic style to this rug. The imagery is reminiscent of Inca artistry, which is masterfully recreated by Zosimo Laura.
Alpaca wool rug, 'Legacies' (3x5)
"I wanted to use the traditional colors of Andean ponchos to create a bright rug, " explains Zosimo Laura. "These colors are still in vogue, and what I like is the contrasts that they create." The Peruvian weaver weaves the rug on a traditional loom from alpaca and sheep's wool.
Wool rug, 'Chessboard' (4x5)
Dramatic squares of black, white and gray make a novel area rug. Woven by hand of soft wool, it is bordered with black. The Yurivilca Family uses traditional handlooms and ancestral skills to create this contemporary design. Titled "Tablero de ajedrez" in Spanish.
Wool rug, 'Calendar Codes' (4x6)
Cerapio Vallejo weaves together a collection of Inca glyphs to create a rug of admirable elegance. Vallejo takes the glyphs from Inca calendars that tell of the best time to sow, harvest, and the passing of the seasons.