wool

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.

Zosimo Laura evokes the bold geometry of the Nazca Plain, intricately portrayed in hand-loomed wool. Mirror images in ochre and orange find a home on velvet black. The mysterious lines of Nazca depict abstract shapes, animal and bird figures. Probably the best-known geoglyphs in the world, they can be seen in their entirety only from the air.

Titled "Figuras de Nazca" in Spanish.

The iconic Inca chakana cross meets the graceful seahorse in this striking wool tapestry where bold geometric patterns and abstract, flowing forms create a unique visual contrast. Rich in texture and tradition, its handwoven design is finished with delicate fringe for an extra touch of movement. Created by Peru’s Zosimo Laura, this exquisite wall decoration brings history and nature together in a statement-worthy accent.

Chola is a term referring to indigenous and mestizo women from the Andes that now applies to all who wear the traditional costumes established during the initial process of mestizaje (mixing of cultures) in the current Andean region. Peru’s Gerardo Fernandez creates a breathtaking Ayacucho tapestry expertly handwoven from wool depicting three cholas in abstract style. “The women are wearing typical hats and colorful skirts. Each figure is carefully detailed, capturing the richness of the textiles and the bright hues that characterize their attire,” says Fernandez. The eco-friendly tapestry is colored with natural dyes obtained from organic sources like cochineal and tree leaves, bark, roots and fruits.

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.