Andean Design Tapestries (Peru)
Wool tapestry, 'Avian World'
Bodies intertwined in an optical illusion, flocks of birds cover this exquisite handloomed tapestry. Efrain Curi weaves a masterpiece in virgin wool. Rich, warm colors bring the avian world to life. Titled "Patos" in Spanish.
Wool wall hanging, 'Earth Tocapus'
Peru's Cerapio Vallejo preserves two of his country's greatest legacies with this fascinating wool wall hanging. The first one refers to Ayacucho weaving traditions, as Vallejo works on a traditional handloom.
Wool tapestry, 'Shadow'
The shadow of the Inca and their geometric artistry is evident in the work of Peru's Gerardo Fern�ndez. Working on a traditional loom, he preserves Ayacucho's weaving techniques as he creates this mesmerizing tapestry.
Alpaca wool tapestry, 'Red Roosters'
Using a range of reds, yellow and white, Faustino Maldonado depicts a zoomorphic motif derived from pre-Hispanic art. He weaves this bold tapestry from alpaca wool and adds hand embroidered details. Titled "Aves con rostros" in Spanish.
Ayacucho wall hanging, 'Andean Woman'
"When I wove this wall hanging, I was motivated by a desire to capture the Ayacucho lifestyle and landscape, " confides Eliazar Ochoa. Working with genuine wool, Ochoa evokes the image of a woman from the Andes affectionately referred to as chola.
Wool tapestry, 'Butterfly Dance'
"In this tapestry, I depict butterflies that come together to form diamonds of colorful wings, " Eliazar Ochoa explains. "These butterflies are very common in our meadows in Andean districts like Moro and Pillpinto.
Wool tapestry, 'Butterfly Flowers'
Fluttering in a dance of artistic magnificence, butterflies align into symmetrical flowers featuring petals shaped like birds. Eliazar Ochoa designs the fascinating illusion in honor of the state of Pillpinto, renowned for its natural beauty.
Wool tapestry, 'Women'
Six women in wide-brimmed hats and long braids grace this lovely tapestry. Cubist line and rainbow colors lend a modern touch to a traditional scene. The exquisite piece is woven on handlooms by the Vallejo Family. Titled "Mujeres" in Spanish.
Wool tapestry, 'Hummingbird Song'
Inspired by wintry landscapes in the Andes, Cerapio Vallejo depicts birds of wondrous plumage inhabiting bare tree branches. Fluttering hummingbirds accompany the nesting birds, as Vallejo draws their image on a pedal loom.
Wool tapestry, 'Cross of Butterflies'
Wings unfurled in all their splendor, the butterflies of summer pose on emerald grass. The precise geometry of their patterned bodies forms an ornate cross. Working in the colors of the land, Cerapio Vallejo creates a stunning tapestry on a traditional handloom.