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Teofilo Choquecahua takes inspiration from the abundant sea life of the Peruvian coasts to create this vivid tapestry. He hand-weaves it on a traditional loom using 100% alpaca wool and adds contrasting textures for depth and visual interest. He signs it on the lower right-hand corner.

The Andean artisan specializes in the style of flat weave native to his hometown of Ayacucho. He has been perfecting his technique since he was 16 years old under the guidance of local master weavers. His work is inspired by the art and history of his homeland.

A trio of musicians serenades the mountains and oceans of Peru in this magical signature tapestry by Teofilo Choquecahua. He hand-weaves it on a traditional loom using 100% alpaca wool and adds contrasting textures for depth and visual interest.

Teofilo specializes in a style of flat weave native to his hometown of Ayacucho. He has been perfecting his technique since he was 16 years old under the guidance of local master weavers. His work is inspired by the art, history, and landscapes of his homeland.

Talented artist Teofilo Choquecahua uses a pedal loom to create this beautiful tapestry from dyed alpaca wool. It represents the meaning of the Andean rhythm by depicting a scene where different ancestral instruments are used to transmit the pride and admiration for Peru. It is titled "Ritmo Andino" in Spanish.

David Laura Zanabria in Peru creates this terrific tapestry on a traditional loom using alpaca blend yarns on a cotton warp. The colorful tapestry features a quipu, a recording device fashioned from strings that was used by the Inca. There are archaeological records indicating that the quipu played an important role in the administration of the Cusco Empire.

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.