Andean Design Tapestries (Peru)
Wool tapestry, 'Peaceful Spring'
The spirit of spring brings the color of life to this unique tapestry by Cerapio Vallejo. Woven of wool in a traditional handloom, this mesmerizing tapestry features tiny birds serenading blossoming flowers. Titled "Primaveral II" in Spanish.
Wool tapestry, 'Lilac Toucans'
Abstract toucans meet in an intricate pattern, precisely woven by Zosimo Laura. Delicately shading the tapestry from turquoise to lilac, he creates a complex but delightful composition. The piece is created on the handloom using soft wool, and finished with lavish fringe.
Wool tapestry, 'Nazca Animals'
Llamas, ducks and jaguars mingle with pelicans and songbirds. They grace an extraordinary tapestry, hand-woven on a rustic loom by Cerapio Vallejo. He works in virgin wool to create this colorful work of art.
Wool tapestry, 'Hummingbird'
This beautiful tapestry incorporates subtly stylized hummingbirds and tree branches in a symmetric pattern mirrored in contrasting colors. On a white background framed in dark colors, the inspiration of the artisans of the Cerapio Vallejo family captures the Andean fauna.
Wool tapestry, 'Of Cats and Ducks'
The magical artistry of the Inca Empire resurfaces in the woven masterpieces of Cerapio Vallejo. Working on a handloom, he weaves a wool tapestry featuring stylized iconographies for a frame. The center features a collection of ducks and cats in symmetrical and fused form.
Wool tapestry, 'Cantuta Flower'
Exotic and dazzling, the cantuta flower blossoms in a field of jade green. Cantutas grow on the Andean hills and they are regarded as symbols of Peru.
Wool tapestry, 'Birds and Flowers'
This captivating tapestry is hand-woven from the finest wool in the family workshop of Cerapio Vallejo. It features an original design with butterfly, bird and flower motifs reminiscent of ancient Peruvian cultures.
Wool tapestry, 'Cats and Ducks'
Stylized cats with big eyes smile from their soft woolen background. Alternating with swimming ducks, they curl their tails with excitement. Efrain Curi resurrects images from pre-Hispanic textiles for a colorful tapestry that bears his signature.
Wool tapestry, 'Calendar with Cubes'
This cubical representation of an Inca calendar enters the third dimension, as blue edges leap into the viewer's consciousness. Varying greatly from modern calendars, the Inca calendar was derived from generations of astronomers in the Peruvian highlands.
Wool tapestry, 'Ancient Mystique'
Brilliant color burns on a midnight background, racing across the senses in diagonal geometry. Inspired by pre-Hispanic design motifs, Nilda Amaro re-creates their ancient mystique in soft wool. She demonstrates her absolute mastery of the handloom in this mesmerizing tapestry.