Runners and Others
Wool rug, 'Andean Dance' (2x8)
Dancing in midnight darkness, four figures pipe a haunting melody. Their bodies glow crimson, and the scene is framed with vivid borders. Evoking pre-Hispanic icons, Cerapio Vallejo weaves an enchanting rug on the handloom. Titled "Danza Andina I" in Spanish. 90% wool, 10% cotton.
Wool tapestry, 'Owls in the Daytime' (2x5)
Warm earth tones define soft plumage as eight owls join one another on a colorful wall tapestry. Zosimo Laura sets the wide-eyed birds on a sunny background, portraying each one individually. Woven on a handloom, this enchanting tapestry shows extraordinary detail.
Wool rug, 'Toucan Tango' (2x10)
Moving in a precise choreography, toucans tango in orderly rows. Zosimo Laura features a favorite theme � Andean birds � in this exquisite rug. Working in virgin wool, he selects a palette of yarns that flows from greens to red and ochre in a handloomed masterpiece.
Wool runner, 'Pyramids' (2x7.5)
Stepped pyramids create optical illusions as their shadows seem to climb in opposite directions. Working on the handloom, Faustino Maldonado creates a splendid rug in brilliant colors. He works in natural fibers and adds a woven selvage hem to each end.
Wool runner, 'Pyramids' (2x4)
Stepped pyramids create optical illusions as their shadows seem to climb in opposite directions. Working on the handloom, Faustino Maldonado creates a splendid rug in brilliant colors. He works in natural fibers and adds a woven selvage hem to each end. Titled "Grecas" in Spanish.
Wool rug, 'Highland Sunset' (2x5)
The Peruvian sunset shines its captivating colors on this rug, its wondrous spectrum infused with rustic allure. Cerapio Vallejo's traditional artistry finds new expression: "I like to experiment and vary my production so they may suit new types of architecture and colors.
Wool rug, 'Interlinked Toucans'
Verdant hues flow into natural brown tones, the rhythmic scene complemented by tropical pastel colors. Zosimo Laura suggests the movements of an Andean jungle with curious toucan figures performing in stylish choreography.
Wool tapestry, 'Night Owls'
Stylized owls join one another on a colorful runner, each portrayed as a unique individual. Zosimo Laura sets the wide-eyed birds on a midnight background. Reflecting the diversity of Andean flora, they also demonstrate the artisan's keen powers of observation.
Wool rug, 'Starry Hills' (1x5)
With bold, rich earth tones, Cerapio Vallejo transmits a vision of the past. This rug is woven in the Ayacucho style, where geometric motifs are incorporated into compelling patterns. Woven on the handloom, the wool runner is a beautiful tribute to Inca art.
Wool runner, 'Earthy Stripes' (2x5)
The green of fertile fields meets the rich tan and brown of newly-plowed earth. Working with the colors of nature, Zosimo Laura evokes the sun-kissed farms of the Andes. He crafts this extraordinary rug on the handloom using soft wool and cotton.