peruvian textiles

Inspired by the beauty of the Andean Mountains, Peru's Luis Leon creates a truly artistic tapestry. He works on a traditional loom with wool, utilizing a technique known as llenado to hand-weave this tapestry. A square showcases abstract shapes in earth and green tones, while white threads connect it to a dangling portion with square patterns and a fringe.

An astral symbol, the chakana symbolizes order in family and community life; it is taken from a constellation of stars that forms a square. The name means 'ladder to the sky' and the sacred Andean symbol is a manifestation of the union of mankind with the cosmos. The four points represent the four dimensions necessary for life in a spiritual, social, political and economic community.

The geometric motif glows in the middle of this colorful handloomed tapestry. Working in an alpaca blend, master artisan David Laura Zanabria pays tribute to Andean traditions, selecting both the techniques and colors favored by ancient peoples there.

Titled "Chakana" in Quechua.

Abstract crab and fish motifs are hand-woven from a wool and cotton blend to craft this extraordinary area rug that features lovely fringes on the ends. Peruvian artisan Zosimo Laura designs the colorful rug that will look stunning anywhere you choose to display it at home.

Tapestry artist Inka from Lima, Peru takes inspiration for this artwork from the chakana, a square and equal-armed cross that represents the various planes of existence, and comes from Peru's Inca past. This tapestry is woven with alpaca threads mixed with cotton and acrylic, and the hanging device hidden in the tapestry is cumala wood.

Working with pure alpaca yarns on a cotton warp, Teofilo Choquecahua in Peru creates this beautiful tapestry. The colorful tapestry is woven on a traditional loom, and depicts a pair of birds along with Inca-inspired motifs.

Peruvian artisan David Laura Zanabria crafts this wonderful alpaca blend tapestry on a traditional loom. The colorful tapestry features a staircase motif combined with abstract faces. Bold colors make it a vibrant accent to home decor.