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Send to a friendHandwoven Wool Floral Tapestry from Peru, "San Pedro Lilies"
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Calla lilies are glorious among brightly colored flowers in a fabulous tapestry by Walter Paucar Velarde. First he dyes the wool yarn in shades of purple, green, cherry, pink, yellow, blue and brown. Then he weaves the tapestry on a traditional loom featuring the relleno (stuffed) textures distinctive of the weaves from San Pedro de las Cajas.
- 0.65 kgs
- 1.4 lbs
- 136 cm L x 92 cm W
- 54" L x 36" W
- 100% wool with cotton warp
- Dry clean only
- Display rod not included
- Marked with artist's initials or trademark
- Made in Peru.
- Ships fast from USA.
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"I was born in August of 1956 in a small town in the Central Andes of Peru. I come from a long line of artisans. My father, Santiago Paucar... read more
