geometric patterns

The perfect addition to your homestead, this handwoven wool area rug features earth-tone geometric motifs for an elegant aesthetic. Sonik Sethi presents the rug, crafted by local artisans. The dhurrie is completed with petite fringe work at the ends.

Inspired by ancient Inca art and symbology, Gamaniel Esmit in Peru designs this amazing area rug. The earth-toned rug is woven from wool on a traditional loom, with accents of bright green and blue adding a contemporary touch.

Closeness to the earth inspires this Zapotec area rug's colors and design from Marco Bautista of Mexico. Woven by hand of 100% wool, earth tones including tan, black, and deep red form a large diamond pattern at the center of this design.

Inspired by Inca iconography, the talented Zosimo Laura in Peru creates this stunning area rug. The rug is woven on a traditional pedal loom from pure wool yarns on a cotton warp.

Handwoven of wool by Marco Bautista, this tote handbag brings the elegance of Zapotec handicrafts to your daily life. The artisan accentuates the bag with earth-toned stripes and patterns. It drapes over the shoulder on two black leather straps, and opens with a zipper to reveal a lined interior.

Crafted by hand, this delightful morral combines rich textures with red, white and rich earthen browns. Artisan members of Peru's Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco first knot the yarn before it is woven on a backstrap loom. The motifs derive from Inca art in an effort to keep the traditional patterns and techniques alive as well as their Andean identity. This texture is known as urpi, which means "dove" in the Quechua language.

The community raises and cares for its own alpacas. The fleece is washed, carded and spun by hand using a pushka, or drop spindle. The dyes come from plants, nuts and tree bark. The next step is one of the most important, as the artisan prepares the warp, or vertical threads for the backstrap loom. This determines the size of the textile, the color combinations, and the patterns that will be woven.

The intensity of color can vary depending on the hardness of the water, the altitude and the local dye sources, making each textile a unique piece of handcrafted art