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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.

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 artisan works in an alpaca blend, woven by hand on a traditional Andean loom.

Titled "Sueños del hombre" in Spanish.

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.

Influenced by Inca art and decorative motifs, Teofilo Choquecahua in Peru creates this stunning tapestry. The tapestry depicts a family of birds, each facing a different direction. The wall hanging is woven on a traditional pedal loom using pure alpaca yarns on a cotton warp.

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.

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.