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Flight at Dawn
Alpaca Blend Tapestry Depicting Birds in Flight at Dawn
Flight at Dawn, Alpaca Blend Tapestry Depicting Birds in Flight at Dawn
Javier Landa
Peruvian Javier Landa makes stunning art on his loom. This tapestry called Vuelo al amanecer in his native Spanish, uses cold colors to indicate that part of the morning just before the come comes up... read more$679.99Artist: Javier Landa
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Stairway of Time
Hand Woven Alpaca Blend Tapestry
Stairway of Time, Hand Woven Alpaca Blend Tapestry
David Laura Zanabria
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... read more$169.99Artist: David Laura Zanabria
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Love in Flight
Alpaca Blend Handwoven Tapestry with Bird and Heart
Love in Flight, Alpaca Blend Handwoven Tapestry with Bird and Heart
Inka
Bold colors and design make this handwoven tapestry a stand out. It is designed by Inka and woven by hand on a traditional loom. The image of lovebirds inside a heart is inspired by motifs from... read more$127.99$115.19Artist: Inka
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Bird Synergy
Multicolored Bird Motif Tapestry
Bird Synergy, Multicolored Bird Motif Tapestry
Javier Landa
Javier Landa in Ayacucho, Peru creates this beautiful original tapestry. Working on a 2-pedal loom with alpaca-blend yarns, he weaves an abstract collage that includes tessellated birds. The artisan... read more$589.99Artist: Javier Landa
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Love's Flight
Hand Woven Signed Alpaca Blend Bird Tapestry from Peru
Love's Flight, Hand Woven Signed Alpaca Blend Bird Tapestry from Peru
Inka
Inspired by the techniques of ancient Andean weavers, Peruvian artisan Inka creates this masterpiece from yarns of alpaca and cotton. A heart shape surrounds a bird in flight, symbolizing the love of... read more$109.99Artist: Inka
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Flight
Nazca Hummingbird Hand Loomed 100% Alpaca Tapestry
Flight, Nazca Hummingbird Hand Loomed 100% Alpaca Tapestry
Teofilo Choquecahua
The Nazca petroglyphs remain an irresolvable mystery, inspiring Teofilo Choquecahua to design this stunning tapestry with the famed hummingbird. Now regarded Patrimony of Humanity the Nazca lines, as... read more$129.99Artist: Teofilo Choquecahua
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Andean Trilogy
Andean Themed Alpaca-Blend Tapestry
Andean Trilogy, Andean Themed Alpaca-Blend Tapestry
Javier Landa
Javier Landa in Ayacucho, Peru creates this incredible original tapestry. Working on a 2-pedal loom with alpaca-blend yarns, he weaves an abstract collage of Andean motifs, including a condor, a puma... read more$687.99Artist: Javier Landa
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Llama
Hand Loomed Nazca Llama 100% Alpaca Tapestry
Llama, Hand Loomed Nazca Llama 100% Alpaca Tapestry
Teofilo Choquecahua
The Nazca petroglyphs remain an irresolvable mystery, inspiring Teofilo Choquecahua to design this stunning tapestry with the famed llama. Now regarded Patrimony of Humanity, the Nazca lines as they... read more$129.99Artist: Teofilo Choquecahua
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Chakana Stars
Andean Alpaca Wool Blend Hand Woven Tapestry from Peru
Chakana Stars, Andean Alpaca Wool Blend Hand Woven Tapestry from Peru
David Laura Zanabria
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... read more$339.99Artist: David Laura Zanabria
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Andean Musicians
Hand-loomed 100% Alpaca Tapestry from Peru
Andean Musicians, Hand-loomed 100% Alpaca Tapestry from Peru
Teofilo Choquecahua
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... read more$359.99Artist: Teofilo Choquecahua
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God's Love
Surreal Bird Woman Handwoven Alpaca Tapestry (2x3)
God's Love, Surreal Bird Woman Handwoven Alpaca Tapestry (2x3)
Deborcio Choquecahua
Deborcio Choquecahua creates an admirable surreal composition as he works on a traditional loom. A woman's face appears as lovebirds connect in a kiss while the sun sets down the ocean's horizon.... read more$249.99Artist: Deborcio Choquecahua
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Indigenous Girl in Spring
Alpaca Blend Hand Woven Tapestry of Indigenous Girl
Indigenous Girl in Spring, Alpaca Blend Hand Woven Tapestry of Indigenous Girl
Inka
Artist Inka of Lima, Peru designs and supervises the weaving of these charming portraits done in alpaca and other fibers. The design is drawn and digitized to match with the colors of the threads.... read more$109.99Artist: Inka
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Fruit of the Sea
Handwoven Multicolored Alpaca Blend Fish Tapestry from Peru
Fruit of the Sea, Handwoven Multicolored Alpaca Blend Fish Tapestry from Peru
Inka
By Peruvian artisan Inka, this vibrant tapestry celebrates the "fruit of the sea." In fantastical tones of red and orange, a single fish takes center-stage, surrounded by blue ocean waves... read more$127.99Artist: Inka
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Chakana Sunset
Hand Woven Alpaca Tapestry With Chakana Design Lima Peru
Chakana Sunset, Hand Woven Alpaca Tapestry With Chakana Design Lima Peru
Inka
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... read more$109.99Artist: Inka
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Love Serenade
Alpaca blend tapestry
Love Serenade, Alpaca blend tapestry
David Laura Zanabria
Strumming his guitar, a man sings a serenade of love. His passion illuminates a darkened mountain landscape of greens and blues. David Laura Zanabria works on a traditional loom to weave a tapestry of... read more$344.99Artist: David Laura Zanabria
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Song of Sorrow
Hand Crafted Alpaca Blend Tapestry
Song of Sorrow, Hand Crafted Alpaca Blend Tapestry
David Laura Zanabria
Playing his quena flute, a man sings of unrequited love. Moonlight illuminates a darkened mountain landscape of browns, blue and purple. David Laura Zanabria works on a traditional loom to weave a... read more$349.99Artist: David Laura Zanabria
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Two alpacas
Llama Themed Alpaca Blend Tapestry
Two alpacas, Llama Themed Alpaca Blend Tapestry
Rosa Pariona
With their long necks seemingly intertwined, two alpacas take on a mythic quality. Rosa Pariona pays tribute to a noble animal, prized by the Inca for its warm fleece. Her style is cubist as she... read more$404.99$344.24Artist: Rosa Pariona
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Felines
Hand Loomed Abstract Inca 100% Alpaca Tapestry
Felines, Hand Loomed Abstract Inca 100% Alpaca Tapestry
Teofilo Choquecahua
A feline character appears among the glyphs and structures that Teofilo Choquecahua creates for the design of this tapestry. Proud admirer of Peru's past, Choquecahua's composition is clearly... read more$474.99$403.74Artist: Teofilo Choquecahua
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Voices of the Sea
Hand Crafted Sea-Themed Tapestry
Voices of the Sea, Hand Crafted Sea-Themed Tapestry
Javier Landa
This stunning tapestry is the original creation of Javier Landa in Peru. Working on a 2-pedal loom with alpaca blend yarns, he conjures up an abstract undersea scene, with, fish, nautilus, and a... read more$934.99$841.49Artist: Javier Landa
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Nacimiento del Niño Jesús
Artisan Crafted Alpaca Blend Tapestry of Nativity Scene
Nacimiento del Niño Jesús, Artisan Crafted Alpaca Blend Tapestry of Nativity Scene
Deborcio Choquecahua
Deborcio Choquecahua of Peru masterfully weaves this stunning tapestry from alpaca wool and acrylic fibers. He depicts the nacimiento de Jesús or the birth of baby Jesus in warm earthy hues of red... read more$279.99Artist: Deborcio Choquecahua
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Inca Trilogy
Handwoven Alpaca Blend Inca Trilogy Tapestry from Peru
Inca Trilogy, Handwoven Alpaca Blend Inca Trilogy Tapestry from Peru
David Laura Zanabria
Known as the Inca Trilogy, the condor, puma and snake represent the heavens, the earth, and the land of the dead in this stylish tapestry from Peru. David Laura Zanabria works on a rustic wood loom as... read more$329.99Artist: David Laura Zanabria
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Family Colors
Multicolored Hand Woven Alpaca Tapestry
Family Colors, Multicolored Hand Woven Alpaca Tapestry
Teofilo Choquecahua
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... read more$359.99Artist: Teofilo Choquecahua
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Adoring the Mountain Gods
Handwoven Alpaca Blend Andean Myth Tapestry
Adoring the Mountain Gods, Handwoven Alpaca Blend Andean Myth Tapestry
David Laura Zanabria
Enclosed in a circle, the chakana symbolizes order in family and community life; it is taken from a constellation of stars that form a quadratic square. David Laura Zanabria invokes two mysterious... read more$344.99Artist: David Laura Zanabria
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Yacumama, Mother of the Sea
Alpaca Blend Tapestry of Three Fish and a Bountiful Sea
Yacumama, Mother of the Sea, Alpaca Blend Tapestry of Three Fish and a Bountiful Sea
Deborcio Choquecahua
Deborcio Choquecahua of Peru designs and hand crafts this vibrant tapestry made from an alpaca wool blend. Featuring three fish of deep red and golden-brown tumbling through olive green water, the... read more$244.99Artist: Deborcio Choquecahua
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El Quipu
Artisan Crafted Alpaca Blend Tapestry from Peru
El Quipu, Artisan Crafted Alpaca Blend Tapestry from Peru
David Laura Zanabria
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... read more$347.99Artist: David Laura Zanabria
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Dance of the Birds
Hand Woven Bird Motif Tapestry
Dance of the Birds, Hand Woven Bird Motif Tapestry
Teofilo Choquecahua
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... read more$359.99Artist: Teofilo Choquecahua
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Vibrant Andean Afternoon
Handwoven Colorful Abstract Alpaca Blend Tapestry from Peru
Vibrant Andean Afternoon, Handwoven Colorful Abstract Alpaca Blend Tapestry from Peru
Rosa Pariona
Inspired by the colors of the afternoon, Peru's Rosa Pariona creates a vibrant tapestry. She works with a soft alpaca wool blend on a traditional loom to diligently hand-weave this tapestry, which... read more$649.99Artist: Rosa Pariona
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Concert of Birds
Colorful Alpaca Blend Tapestry from Peru
Concert of Birds, Colorful Alpaca Blend Tapestry from Peru
David Laura Zanabria
Working on a traditional loom with alpaca blend yarns on a cotton warp, Peruvian artisan David Laura Zanabria creates this stunning tapestry. The tapestry features colorful birds centered by a chakana... read more$347.99Artist: David Laura Zanabria
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Inti Raymi
Signed Alpaca Blend Inca Themed Tapestry
Inti Raymi, Signed Alpaca Blend Inca Themed Tapestry
David Laura Zanabria
Peruvian artisan David Laura Zanabria creates this stunning tapestry on a traditional loom from alpaca blend yarns on a cotton warp. The tapestry depicts an Inca man participating in Inti Raymi, the... read more$347.99Artist: David Laura Zanabria
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Andean Rhythm
Alpaca Wool Tapestry from Peru
Andean Rhythm, Alpaca Wool Tapestry from Peru
Teofilo Choquecahua
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... read more$359.99Artist: Teofilo Choquecahua
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Inca Trinity
Hand Loomed Alpaca Tapestry with Inca Theme
Inca Trinity, Hand Loomed Alpaca Tapestry with Inca Theme
David Laura Zanabria
Working on a traditional loom with alpaca blend yarns on a cotton warp, artisan David Laura Zanabria from Peru creates this magnificent tapestry. It depicts a chakana or Inca cross at the center... read more$347.99Artist: David Laura Zanabria
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An Evening Flight
Hand Woven Alpaca Blend Bird Tapestry from Peru
An Evening Flight, Hand Woven Alpaca Blend Bird Tapestry from Peru
Inka
Inspired by Andean weavers of old, Peruvian artisan Inka creates this majestic tapestry with alpaca blend yarns. Brilliant shades of red, orange, and brown depict a bird surrounded by the colors of... read more$109.99$98.99Artist: Inka
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Peruvian Birds
Handloomed Bird Motif Tapestry
Peruvian Birds, Handloomed Bird Motif Tapestry
Inka
Peruvian artisan Inka combines traditional weaving techniques with modern design in the creation of this gorgeous tapestry. Featuring a rich variety of textures, the alpaca blend tapestry depicts a... read more$339.99Artist: Inka
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Blue Ocean Goddess
Hand Woven Ocean Life Alpaca Wool Tapestry from Peru
Blue Ocean Goddess, Hand Woven Ocean Life Alpaca Wool Tapestry from Peru
Deborcio Choquecahua
Deborcio Choquecahua captures all of the ocean's power and magic in this colorful tapestry. He hand weaves it from 100% alpaca wool on a cotton warp using cool blues with contrasting oranges and... read more$294.99Artist: Deborcio Choquecahua
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Andean Winds
Alpaca Wool Tapestry of Man Playing Pan Pipe
Andean Winds, Alpaca Wool Tapestry of Man Playing Pan Pipe
Deborcio Choquecahua
Designed and crafted by Deborcio Choquecahua in Peru, this alpaca wool tapestry depicts an Andean man playing a zampoña or pan pipe. A llama in the background keeps watch over the scene. The tapestry... read more$299.99Artist: Deborcio Choquecahua
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Avian Spirit
Alpaca blend tapestry
Avian Spirit, Alpaca blend tapestry
David Laura Zanabria
A dove swoops down from the sky, winging its way through the darkness in a tapestry of beautiful textures by David Laura Zanabria. In the background, an astral symbol, the chakana, symbolizes order in... read more$339.99Artist: David Laura Zanabria
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Nazca Monkey
Nazca Monkey Handloomed Alpaca Tapestry from Peru
Nazca Monkey, Nazca Monkey Handloomed Alpaca Tapestry from Peru
Teofilo Choquecahua
Sinuous and beautiful, the Nazca monkey appears in warm shades of brown. The tightly coiled tail glows; to pre-Hispanic man, the spiral was a magical symbol. Working in luxurious alpaca wool, Teofilo... read more$129.99Artist: Teofilo Choquecahua
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Chacana Rituals
Inca Theme Handwoven Alpaca Blend Tapestry from Peru
Chacana Rituals, Inca Theme Handwoven Alpaca Blend Tapestry from Peru
Rosa Pariona
Rosa Pariona celebrates Inca art with a feast of colors as she weaves this tapestry on a traditional loom. Underscored by sapphire blue, golden chacanas appear in myriad abstract forms. Also known as... read more$689.99Artist: Rosa Pariona
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A Man Dreams
Handwoven Alpaca Blend Surreal Tapestry from Peru
A Man Dreams, Handwoven Alpaca Blend Surreal Tapestry from Peru
David Laura Zanabria
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... read more$349.99Artist: David Laura Zanabria
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Apu Kuntur
Chakana Condor Bird Alpaca Blend Tapestry from Peru
Apu Kuntur, Chakana Condor Bird Alpaca Blend Tapestry from Peru
David Laura Zanabria
Symbolizing the stairway to the heavens, the chakana cross is a geometric symbol that evokes the Andean cosmovision. Peruvian artist David Laura Zanabria creates this stunningly mystical tapestry... read more$334.99Artist: David Laura Zanabria
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Abundance of the Sea
Colorful Alpaca Blend Tapestry
Abundance of the Sea, Colorful Alpaca Blend Tapestry
Inka
Celebrating the magic of the ocean, Peruvian artisan Inka creates this marvelous tapestry depicting fish swimming to and fro. The colorful tapestry is handloomed of alpaca blend yarns in a harmonious... read more$339.99Artist: Inka
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Nazca Hummingbird
Handwoven Alpaca Tapestry of Peru's Nazca Hummingbird
Nazca Hummingbird, Handwoven Alpaca Tapestry of Peru's Nazca Hummingbird
Teofilo Choquecahua
With wings extended, the Nazca hummingbird hovers on a field of brown, seemingly illuminated by tenuous light. Teofilo Choquecahua weaves a dramatic tapestry that faithfully recreates the famous... read more$129.99Artist: Teofilo Choquecahua
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Andean World
Alpaca blend tapestry
Andean World, Alpaca blend tapestry
Rosa Pariona
Inca cosmogony inspires Rosa Pariona to weave a tapestry of admirable artistry. Working on a traditional loom, Pariona weaves powerful images that tell of nature's harmonious balance. Mountains, sea... read more$1064.99Artist: Rosa Pariona
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As with any work of art, direct sunlight will fade colors over time, especially for tapestries with natural dyes. We recommend hanging your tapestry in an area that avoids direct sun exposure to maintain vibrancy. To clean your woven tapestry, use a vacuum with an upholstery attachment or dry clean if necessary. Spot treatment can also be used with a gentle fabric cleaner, but we recommend testing it on a small area first. Alternatively, you may hand wash your tapestry using cold water, then hang it to dry in the shade. Some tapestries made from cotton fabric may be machine washed on cold.


When it comes to handcrafted traditional tapestries, the most common materials include wool, cotton, silk, and natural dyes. Certain regions incorporate unique materials or designs into their tapestries. In the Andes, alpaca fiber is commonly used. In India, one finds batik printed cotton. In Mexico and Central America sheep wool and natural cotton threads are frequently used. In Thailand, rich silk material is a feature of handmade tapestries.


To craft an eco-friendly tapestry, traditional artisans hold themselves to high standards, both in terms of materials and processes. Natural fibers, textiles, and dyes are derived from plants and trees. Some artisans even incorporate recycled or upcycled materials in their commitment to eco-friendly processes. Traditional art forms that are passed down through the generations are often painstakingly made by hand. They are naturally eco-friendly, as they avoid mass production, factory runoff, and industrial waste. This also means that each tapestry is uniquetruly one of a kind.


When it comes to tapestries, function meets style! A handmade tapestry can be a great way to brighten up any living space while providing insulation against the cold. Materials like alpaca and sheep wool create natural warmth by trapping cool air inside the cloth, creating a more stable temperature within the room.


While factory-produced tapestries are increasingly available to consumers, traditional, authentic tapestries are handmade by artisans who often learn the artform from older generations. Skilled makers from the Andes, India, Mexico and Thailand make use of foot-treadle or backstrap looms, where they interweave warp and weft threads and then tamp them down into a tight stitch. An artisan may finish a handmade tapestry by using a needle and thread or a sewing machine for final touches.


Traditional tapestries depict scenes and images which are drawn from the lives and natural environments of the artisans who craft them. Some include geometric designs, like the mandala, which is thought to represent wholeness and symmetry. Others make use of paisley, floral, or leafy patterns, particularly in tapestries from India. Central American tapestries may incorporate geometric motifs, animals, and people, while Mexican tapestries are often colorful with Greca patterns and designs. Thai artisans use symbols that are popular within Thai culture, religious characters, animal scenes, or depictions of human forms. Unique tapestries from the Andes are often vibrant with elaborate scenes that incorporate folklore, village life, and pastoral existence.


The methods for making tapestries vary as widely as the regions from which they come. Because many traditional artisans adopt the methods of their ancestors, they have kept those ancient artforms alive and well. In the Andes, weavers often work on a wooden treadle loom in which they use foot pedals, called treadles, to control the weave of the tapestry. In Central America, the treadle loom and the backstrap loom are both integral to tapestry art. The backstrap loom is one of the oldest techniques which dates back thousands of years, in which one part of the loom is attached to the weaver and the other part is attached to a fixed object (historically, a tree). To create vibrant color, artisans embroider and dye their tapestries with natural plants and pigments. Around the world, weavers use tie-dye, Dabu (the application of wax or gum clay and resin to the cloth to create a diffuse color effect), Batik (an ancient method in which dye-resistant wax is applied to cloth to create select patterns of color), hand embroidery, and patchwork to create unique and diverse tapestry art.


The tapestry is an ancient textile art form that dates back thousands of years to early civilizations in Peru, Egypt, and Thailand. In Peru, skilled weavers used colorful camelid fiber threads to create beautiful tapestries for ritualistic funeral mantles. Ancient Incas wove short tunics (Unku) to show importance and social status. Ancient Egyptians crafted shroud-like tapestries to bury their dead. Tapestries gained international prominence when Europeans began to decorate their castles and churches with elaborate textiles that depicted historical scenes, as well as religious messages. Today, skilled artisans preserve the ancient techniques of their ancestors. In Thailand, for example, silk weavers are renowned for techniques that have been used since the rule of the Angkor kings circa 800 A.D. In Central America, contemporary weavers pay homage to early Mayan artisans who used plants, shells, and even snails to color their first tapestries in the 15th century. In India, where some of the first tapestries were made and the textile industry became the base of their economy, the skills of generations past still live on in modern artisans.
Featured Reviews on Alpaca Wool Tapestries
Alpaca-blend tapestry, 'Voices of the Sea'





By Karen
My New most Favorite work of Art
This tapestry was beyond my expectations. The workmanship is exquisite, the detail and design is perfection. I cannot say enough good things about this piece. I will cherish it forever. I will also add more tapestries from this amazingly talented fiber artist.
Alpaca blend tapestry, 'Avian Spirit'





By Sabina
Striking
Im grateful for this powerful work of art. It is the first piece Ive yet to see where the dove is represented as a being of force and energetic change.
Alpaca blend tapestry, 'Song of Sorrow'





By Pauline
Utterly extraordinary! More beautiful even than t
I had been looking at this for years and finally decided to treat myself to it. I am so glad I did. It is even more beautiful - way more beautiful - than shows in the picture. First, the colors are really intense - just gorgeous. Second - something you would never know from the picture - it has a lot of interesting texture. Many of the parts are raised and it gives it an extra depth and interest. I hadnt bought it earlier since we didnt know where to put it and figured wed find someplace. It is so wonderful that we are rearranging other things to give it a featured place in our diningroom. I have 5 other Peruvian hangings and I love them all very much .- but this one is unique in its artistry and originality.
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Inka Handwoven Andean tapestries
"I especially love seeing my finished creation, preserving its essence, its brightness, its colors and the way a design embodies and conveys my Andean culture."
"My passion for textile art... read more