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Day of the Birds
Handmade Bird Theme Andean Wool Tapestry
Day of the Birds, Handmade Bird Theme Andean Wool Tapestry
Eliazar Ochoa
Birds of all kinds perch on the generous branches of the Tree of Life. Surrounded by foliage, the feathered songsters join in a joyous celebration of nature. Working on a traditional Andean handloom... read more$119.99Artist: Eliazar Ochoa
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Swallows Come Home
Joyful Bird-Themed Handwoven Wool Tapestry
Swallows Come Home, Joyful Bird-Themed Handwoven Wool Tapestry
Cerapio Vallejo
Perched on a slender trunk, migrating swallows return home for the summer. Cerapio Vallejo creates a beautiful image of Andean birds, detailing their brilliant plumage. Precisely woven on a... read more$199.99Artist: Cerapio Vallejo
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Swallows in the Sky
Andean Artisan Handwoven Blue Wool Tapestry
Swallows in the Sky, Andean Artisan Handwoven Blue Wool Tapestry
Cerapio Vallejo
Perched on a slender trunk, migrating swallows return home for the summer. Cerapio Vallejo creates a beautiful image of Andean birds, detailing their brilliant plumage. Precisely woven on a... read more$304.99Artist: Cerapio Vallejo
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Nazca Bird
Orange and Yellow Hand Woven Nazca Style Bird Tapestry
Nazca Bird, Orange and Yellow Hand Woven Nazca Style Bird Tapestry
Ulloa Family
With wings extended, the Nazca hummingbird hovers above fiery hills caressed by the rising sun. Ulloa Family weaves a dramatic tapestry that depicts the famous geoglyph amid bright, abstract shapes.... read more$339.99Artist: Ulloa Family
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Forest Mandala
Animal Themed Printed Cotton Wall Hanging from India
Forest Mandala, Animal Themed Printed Cotton Wall Hanging from India
Osho Maharaja
The historic beauty of the Indian mandala is reflected in this wall hanging, crafted of cotton and screen printed with intricate motifs. Majestic elephants and birds are captured in lime green and... read more$29.99Artist: Osho Maharaja
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Brown Birds in Eden
Andean Wool Tapestry in Browns Handwoven with Birds
Brown Birds in Eden, Andean Wool Tapestry in Browns Handwoven with Birds
Cerapio Vallejo
Birds sing together as they flock to the spreading branches of a tree. "This is the Tree of Happiness," says master weaver Cerapio Vallejo. "It signifies the reign of peace and love in... read more$199.99Artist: Cerapio Vallejo
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Love's Flight
Hand Woven Signed Alpaca Blend Bird Tapestry from Peru
Love's Flight, Hand Woven Signed Alpaca Blend Bird Tapestry from Peru
Inka
Inspired by the techniques of ancient Andean weavers, Peruvian artisan Inka creates this masterpiece from yarns of alpaca and cotton. A heart shape surrounds a bird in flight, symbolizing the love of... read more$109.99Artist: Inka
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Flight
Nazca Hummingbird Hand Loomed 100% Alpaca Tapestry
Flight, Nazca Hummingbird Hand Loomed 100% Alpaca Tapestry
Teofilo Choquecahua
The Nazca petroglyphs remain an irresolvable mystery, inspiring Teofilo Choquecahua to design this stunning tapestry with the famed hummingbird. Now regarded Patrimony of Humanity the Nazca lines, as... read more$129.99Artist: Teofilo Choquecahua
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Llama
Hand Loomed Nazca Llama 100% Alpaca Tapestry
Llama, Hand Loomed Nazca Llama 100% Alpaca Tapestry
Teofilo Choquecahua
The Nazca petroglyphs remain an irresolvable mystery, inspiring Teofilo Choquecahua to design this stunning tapestry with the famed llama. Now regarded Patrimony of Humanity, the Nazca lines as they... read more$129.99Artist: Teofilo Choquecahua
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Aquarium
Animal Themed Wool Sea Life Tapestry
Aquarium, Animal Themed Wool Sea Life Tapestry
Raul Ulloa Baylon
Shimmering fish swim smoothly through the azure depths, gathering together for safety and company. Deftly navigating coral reefs, they move with grace and harmony. Raúl Ulloa Baylón weaves this... read more$369.99Artist: Raul Ulloa Baylon
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Peruvian Heron
Handmade Wool Bird Tapestry
Peruvian Heron, Handmade Wool Bird Tapestry
Walter Paucar Velarde
Poised with a leg upon a rock, a heron admires the beauty of the Peruvian landscape. Walter Paucar transforms his art into a tribute to Peru's ecological treasures by weaving this wool tapestry on a... read more$359.99Artist: Walter Paucar Velarde
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God's Love
Surreal Bird Woman Handwoven Alpaca Tapestry (2x3)
God's Love, Surreal Bird Woman Handwoven Alpaca Tapestry (2x3)
Deborcio Choquecahua
Deborcio Choquecahua creates an admirable surreal composition as he works on a traditional loom. A woman's face appears as lovebirds connect in a kiss while the sun sets down the ocean's horizon.... read more$249.99Artist: Deborcio Choquecahua
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Bird Forest
Unique Wool Bird Tapestry Wall Hanging Handmade in Peru
Bird Forest, Unique Wool Bird Tapestry Wall Hanging Handmade in Peru
Eliazar Ochoa
Brilliant birds share their Amazon home with bugs and beetles of all kinds. Celebrating the astonishing variety of rainforest life, Eliazar Ochoa depicts them in hand-loomed wool. Pre-Hispanic motifs... read more$434.99Artist: Eliazar Ochoa
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Amazon Glory
Hand Made Wool Tapestry
Amazon Glory, Hand Made Wool Tapestry
Luis Leon
As if viewed from above, this tree is home to myriad birds of colorful plumage. "I created this design as a way of raising ecological consciousness and a call to renew our efforts to protect our... read more$169.99Artist: Luis Leon
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Swans at Sunset
Wool Tapestry
Swans at Sunset, Wool Tapestry
Raul Ulloa Baylon
The sun sinks toward the horizon, bathing the countryside in golden radiance. Poised on the lakeshore, four swans stand in graceful symmetry before taking wing. Raul Ulloa Baylon depicts the idyllic... read more$279.99Artist: Raul Ulloa Baylon
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Butterflies of Manu
Hand Loomed Wool Butterfly Tapestry Wall Hanging
Butterflies of Manu, Hand Loomed Wool Butterfly Tapestry Wall Hanging
Raul Ulloa Baylon
Striped caterpillars mingle with the bright butterflies they, too, will become. They cluster on rocks and stones, depicted in a stunning tapestry. Raul Ulloa Baylón takes his inspiration from the Manu... read more$299.99$254.99Artist: Raul Ulloa Baylon
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Two alpacas
Llama Themed Alpaca Blend Tapestry
Two alpacas, Llama Themed Alpaca Blend Tapestry
Rosa Pariona
With their long necks seemingly intertwined, two alpacas take on a mythic quality. Rosa Pariona pays tribute to a noble animal, prized by the Inca for its warm fleece. Her style is cubist as she... read more$404.99$344.24Artist: Rosa Pariona
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Felines
Hand Loomed Abstract Inca 100% Alpaca Tapestry
Felines, Hand Loomed Abstract Inca 100% Alpaca Tapestry
Teofilo Choquecahua
A feline character appears among the glyphs and structures that Teofilo Choquecahua creates for the design of this tapestry. Proud admirer of Peru's past, Choquecahua's composition is clearly... read more$474.99$403.74Artist: Teofilo Choquecahua
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Sunset in Manu
Collectible Wool Bird Tapestry Wall Hanging
Sunset in Manu, Collectible Wool Bird Tapestry Wall Hanging
Walter Paucar Velarde
This wool tapestry by master weaver Walter Paucar is Velarde a true delight. Handmade with care in Peru, it depicts a sunset in Manu National Park. Manu is a huge biological reserve in the Peruvian... read more$364.99Artist: Walter Paucar Velarde
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Blue Roosters
Wool tapestry
Blue Roosters, Wool tapestry
Eliazar Ochoa
A celebration of nature, this glorious tapestry represents the cock of the rocks, an avian symbol of Peru. Master weaver Eliazar Ochoa transforms virgin wool into this splendid wall hanging. Titled... read more$439.99Artist: Eliazar Ochoa
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An Evening Flight
Hand Woven Alpaca Blend Bird Tapestry from Peru
An Evening Flight, Hand Woven Alpaca Blend Bird Tapestry from Peru
Inka
Inspired by Andean weavers of old, Peruvian artisan Inka creates this majestic tapestry with alpaca blend yarns. Brilliant shades of red, orange, and brown depict a bird surrounded by the colors of... read more$109.99Artist: Inka
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Women Selling Huaca Pots
Wool tapestry
Women Selling Huaca Pots, Wool tapestry
Francisco Huaynate Paucar
Francisco Huaynate Paucar weaves a tapestry that is admirably clear, rich in color, and minutely detailed. "In my tapestry I depict a fair by the riverside featuring people dressed in the... read more$189.99Artist: Francisco Huaynate Paucar
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Wildlife
Handmade Orange and Black Andean Wool Tapestry
Wildlife, Handmade Orange and Black Andean Wool Tapestry
Eliazar Ochoa
Birds of all kinds perch on the generous branches of the Tree of Life. Surrounded by foliage, the feathered songsters join in a joyous celebration of nature. Working on a traditional Andean handloom... read more$134.99Artist: Eliazar Ochoa
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Scarlet Macaws
Wool tapestry
Scarlet Macaws, Wool tapestry
Luis Leon
Like identical twins, scarlet macaws confer in Peru's Amazon rainforest. They grasp a tree branch with strong toes and savor fresh tropical fruits. Depicted in a hand-loomed tapestry by Luis León, the... read more$149.99$134.99Artist: Luis Leon
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Hummingbird Song
Beautiful Fair Trade Wool Tapestry
Hummingbird Song, Beautiful Fair Trade Wool Tapestry
Cerapio Vallejo
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... read more$304.99Artist: Cerapio Vallejo
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Flying High
Hand Loomed Wool Bird Tapestry Wall Hanging
Flying High, Hand Loomed Wool Bird Tapestry Wall Hanging
Nilda Amaro Oscanoa
A flock of birds flies high above Andean peaks in an original composition by Nilda Amaro. She dyes the wool with natural pigments before weaving the piece on a handloom, in a style unique to San Pedro... read more$247.99Artist: Nilda Amaro Oscanoa
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Avian Spirit
Alpaca blend tapestry
Avian Spirit, Alpaca blend tapestry
David Laura Zanabria
A dove swoops down from the sky, winging its way through the darkness in a tapestry of beautiful textures by David Laura Zanabria. In the background, an astral symbol, the chakana, symbolizes order in... read more$339.99Artist: David Laura Zanabria
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Birds of Peru
Andean Earth Tone Wool Tapestry with Birds (2x5)
Birds of Peru, Andean Earth Tone Wool Tapestry with Birds (2x5)
Eliazar Ochoa
Birds of all kinds perch on the generous branches of the Tree of Life. Surrounded by crimson blossoms, the feathered songsters join in a joyous celebration of nature. Working on a traditional Andean... read more$229.99Artist: Eliazar Ochoa
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Blue Tropical Forest
Blue Handwoven Tapestry with Birds (4x5)
Blue Tropical Forest, Blue Handwoven Tapestry with Birds (4x5)
Eliazar Ochoa
For Eliazar Ochoa, the splendid diversity in Peru's Amazon region constitutes a veritable paradise. He depicts birds, butterflies, beetles and even a snake in a blue universe. Flowers thrive and... read more$439.99Artist: Eliazar Ochoa
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Swallows in the Night
Andean Birds on Black Handwoven Wool Tapestry
Swallows in the Night, Andean Birds on Black Handwoven Wool Tapestry
Cerapio Vallejo
Perched on a slender trunk, migrating swallows enjoy the mild Andean summer night. Cerapio Vallejo creates a beautiful image of Andean birds, detailing their brilliant plumage. Precisely woven on a... read more$229.99Artist: Cerapio Vallejo
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Red Birds in Eden
Andean Handwoven Wool Tapestry with Birds on Red
Red Birds in Eden, Andean Handwoven Wool Tapestry with Birds on Red
Cerapio Vallejo
Birds sing together as they flock to the spreading branches of a tree. "This is the Tree of Happiness," says master weaver Cerapio Vallejo. "It signifies the reign of peace and love in... read more$199.99Artist: Cerapio Vallejo
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Harvesting Flowers
Hand Woven Wool Tapestry
Harvesting Flowers, Hand Woven Wool Tapestry
Luis Leon
Fields of flowers stretch toward the horizon where green meadows rest in the shadow of the Andes. All is light and brightness in this colorful tapestry by Luis Leon. Using yarn on a handloom, he... read more$339.99Artist: Luis Leon
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Amazon Macaws
Handmade Wool Bird Tapestry Wall Hanging
Amazon Macaws, Handmade Wool Bird Tapestry Wall Hanging
Luis Leon
Gliding through the rainforest on bright blue wings, macaws seem to converse in flight. Luis León portrays the splendid tropical birds with astonishing realism. He weaves the piece on a handloom... read more$147.99Artist: Luis Leon
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Peruvian Jungle
Artisan Hand Loomed Vibrant Wall Hanging Tapestry
Peruvian Jungle, Artisan Hand Loomed Vibrant Wall Hanging Tapestry
Eliazar Ochoa
Eliazar Ochoa captures the beauty and mysteries of the Peruvian jungle for this extraordinary wall hanging. "I want to show the world the great variety of animals that lives in our jungle, like... read more$427.99Artist: Eliazar Ochoa
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Happy Macaw
Unique Wool Bird Handloomed Art Tapestry
Happy Macaw, Unique Wool Bird Handloomed Art Tapestry
Walter Paucar Velarde
"This is a beautiful bird that lives in the Peruvian jungle. Its colorful feathers imbue this tapestry with a sense of happiness," confides Walter Paucar. He weaves the tapestry of genuine... read more$249.99Artist: Walter Paucar Velarde
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A Man Dreams
Handwoven Alpaca Blend Surreal Tapestry from Peru
A Man Dreams, Handwoven Alpaca Blend Surreal Tapestry from Peru
David Laura Zanabria
David Laura Zanabria adapts a surreal style to explore the psyche of a sleeping man. Appearing as fragmented images, birds, faces and animals come to life in a palette of vivid colors. The master... read more$344.99Artist: David Laura Zanabria
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Flight of the Condor
Andean Wool Tapestry
Flight of the Condor, Andean Wool Tapestry
Eliazar Ochoa
Soaring through crimson skies, the great Andean condor is revered in South America. The Inca considered the majestic bird as a guide. Working on a traditional handloom, Eliazar Ochoa portrays the... read more$209.99Artist: Eliazar Ochoa
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Tree of Happiness
Unique Tree of Life Bird Tapestry from Peru
Tree of Happiness, Unique Tree of Life Bird Tapestry from Peru
Cerapio Vallejo
Birds sing together as they flock to the spreading branches of a tree. "This is the Tree of Happiness," says master weaver Cerapio Vallejo. "It signifies the reign of peace and love in... read more$544.99Artist: Cerapio Vallejo
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Tree of Life
Tapestry Handcrafted Birds Wall Hanging
Tree of Life, Tapestry Handcrafted Birds Wall Hanging
Eliazar Ochoa
Birds of all kinds perch on the generous branches of the Tree of Life. Surrounded by crimson blossoms, the feathered songsters join in a joyous celebration of nature. Working on a traditional Andean... read more$229.99Artist: Eliazar Ochoa
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Nazca Animals
Wool tapestry
Nazca Animals, Wool tapestry
Cerapio Vallejo
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... read more$534.99Artist: Cerapio Vallejo
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Forest of the Birds
Collectible Wool Tapestry Wall Hanging
Forest of the Birds, Collectible Wool Tapestry Wall Hanging
Eliazar Ochoa
Brilliant birds share their Amazon home with bugs and beetles, lizards and snakes. Celebrating the astonishing variety of rainforest life, Eliazar Ochoa depicts them in handwoven wool. Golden light... read more$434.99Artist: Eliazar Ochoa
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Two Toucans
Hand Made Wool Tapestry from Peru
Two Toucans, Hand Made Wool Tapestry from Peru
Nilda Amaro Oscanoa
Perched on twin branches, blue eyed toucans chat cheerfully. Nilda Amaro depicts the sleek black birds in their Peruvian habitat. With a lightweight, spongy bill larger than the bird itself, the... read more$187.99Artist: Nilda Amaro Oscanoa
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As with any work of art, direct sunlight will fade colors over time, especially for tapestries with natural dyes. We recommend hanging your tapestry in an area that avoids direct sun exposure to maintain vibrancy. To clean your woven tapestry, use a vacuum with an upholstery attachment or dry clean if necessary. Spot treatment can also be used with a gentle fabric cleaner, but we recommend testing it on a small area first. Alternatively, you may hand wash your tapestry using cold water, then hang it to dry in the shade. Some tapestries made from cotton fabric may be machine washed on cold.


When it comes to handcrafted traditional tapestries, the most common materials include wool, cotton, silk, and natural dyes. Certain regions incorporate unique materials or designs into their tapestries. In the Andes, alpaca fiber is commonly used. In India, one finds batik printed cotton. In Mexico and Central America sheep wool and natural cotton threads are frequently used. In Thailand, rich silk material is a feature of handmade tapestries.


To craft an eco-friendly tapestry, traditional artisans hold themselves to high standards, both in terms of materials and processes. Natural fibers, textiles, and dyes are derived from plants and trees. Some artisans even incorporate recycled or upcycled materials in their commitment to eco-friendly processes. Traditional art forms that are passed down through the generations are often painstakingly made by hand. They are naturally eco-friendly, as they avoid mass production, factory runoff, and industrial waste. This also means that each tapestry is uniquetruly one of a kind.


When it comes to tapestries, function meets style! A handmade tapestry can be a great way to brighten up any living space while providing insulation against the cold. Materials like alpaca and sheep wool create natural warmth by trapping cool air inside the cloth, creating a more stable temperature within the room.


While factory-produced tapestries are increasingly available to consumers, traditional, authentic tapestries are handmade by artisans who often learn the artform from older generations. Skilled makers from the Andes, India, Mexico and Thailand make use of foot-treadle or backstrap looms, where they interweave warp and weft threads and then tamp them down into a tight stitch. An artisan may finish a handmade tapestry by using a needle and thread or a sewing machine for final touches.


Traditional tapestries depict scenes and images which are drawn from the lives and natural environments of the artisans who craft them. Some include geometric designs, like the mandala, which is thought to represent wholeness and symmetry. Others make use of paisley, floral, or leafy patterns, particularly in tapestries from India. Central American tapestries may incorporate geometric motifs, animals, and people, while Mexican tapestries are often colorful with Greca patterns and designs. Thai artisans use symbols that are popular within Thai culture, religious characters, animal scenes, or depictions of human forms. Unique tapestries from the Andes are often vibrant with elaborate scenes that incorporate folklore, village life, and pastoral existence.


The methods for making tapestries vary as widely as the regions from which they come. Because many traditional artisans adopt the methods of their ancestors, they have kept those ancient artforms alive and well. In the Andes, weavers often work on a wooden treadle loom in which they use foot pedals, called treadles, to control the weave of the tapestry. In Central America, the treadle loom and the backstrap loom are both integral to tapestry art. The backstrap loom is one of the oldest techniques which dates back thousands of years, in which one part of the loom is attached to the weaver and the other part is attached to a fixed object (historically, a tree). To create vibrant color, artisans embroider and dye their tapestries with natural plants and pigments. Around the world, weavers use tie-dye, Dabu (the application of wax or gum clay and resin to the cloth to create a diffuse color effect), Batik (an ancient method in which dye-resistant wax is applied to cloth to create select patterns of color), hand embroidery, and patchwork to create unique and diverse tapestry art.


The tapestry is an ancient textile art form that dates back thousands of years to early civilizations in Peru, Egypt, and Thailand. In Peru, skilled weavers used colorful camelid fiber threads to create beautiful tapestries for ritualistic funeral mantles. Ancient Incas wove short tunics (Unku) to show importance and social status. Ancient Egyptians crafted shroud-like tapestries to bury their dead. Tapestries gained international prominence when Europeans began to decorate their castles and churches with elaborate textiles that depicted historical scenes, as well as religious messages. Today, skilled artisans preserve the ancient techniques of their ancestors. In Thailand, for example, silk weavers are renowned for techniques that have been used since the rule of the Angkor kings circa 800 A.D. In Central America, contemporary weavers pay homage to early Mayan artisans who used plants, shells, and even snails to color their first tapestries in the 15th century. In India, where some of the first tapestries were made and the textile industry became the base of their economy, the skills of generations past still live on in modern artisans.
Featured Reviews on Animal Gifts - Tapestries
Wool tapestry, 'Tree of Life'





By Forest
Cheering, beautiful tapestry!
A lovely, bright and cheering tapestry, charmingly designed and beautifully crafted. I am delighted! :) Im an artist by profession, too, and this piece will be a pleasure and an inspiration. Thank you!
Alpaca blend tapestry, 'Avian Spirit'





By Sabina
Striking
Im grateful for this powerful work of art. It is the first piece Ive yet to see where the dove is represented as a being of force and energetic change.
Wool tapestry, 'Blue Tropical Forest'





By Linda
100 STARS!
I wasnt even looking for a wall hanging and saw Blue Tropical Forest by accident. I had to have it! It will hang in a place of honor. Thank you, Mr. Ochoa!
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Eliazar Ochoa Ayacucho wool tapestries
"I love working in different colors and I find inspiration in the land of my birth — its history and the stories of my ancestors. I especially love preserving our traditions and techniques.
"Ayacucho is a privileged... read more