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Sacred Multicolor
Handwoven Alpaca Blend Abstract Tapestry from Peru
Sacred Multicolor, Handwoven Alpaca Blend Abstract Tapestry from Peru
Inka
This fantastic tapestry from the Andean highlands features entrancing abstract designs in a variety of colors. Inka uses crescent moon shapes in this design, diligently handwoven on an artisanal loom... read more$374.99$337.49Artist: Inka
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Women's Conversation
100% Wool Multi-Color Andean Trio Tapestry
Women's Conversation, 100% Wool Multi-Color Andean Trio Tapestry
Ulloa Family
A trio of Andean villagers keep each other company as they work in this 100% wool tapestry. The Ulloa Family of Peru hand weaves this colorful tapestry with attention to light and shade, bringing the... read more$254.99$229.49Artist: Ulloa Family
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Nazca Bird
Orange and Yellow Hand Woven Nazca Style Bird Tapestry
Nazca Bird, Orange and Yellow Hand Woven Nazca Style Bird Tapestry
Ulloa Family
With wings extended, the Nazca hummingbird hovers above fiery hills caressed by the rising sun. Ulloa Family weaves a dramatic tapestry that depicts the famous geoglyph amid bright, abstract shapes.... read more$339.99$305.99Artist: Ulloa Family
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Forest Mandala
Animal Themed Printed Cotton Wall Hanging from India
Forest Mandala, Animal Themed Printed Cotton Wall Hanging from India
Osho Maharaja
The historic beauty of the Indian mandala is reflected in this wall hanging, crafted of cotton and screen printed with intricate motifs. Majestic elephants and birds are captured in lime green and... read more$29.99Artist: Osho Maharaja
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Sunset in the Andean Country
Handwoven Wool Tapestry of Andean Workers from Peru
Sunset in the Andean Country, Handwoven Wool Tapestry of Andean Workers from Peru
Ulloa Family
In celebration of Andean countryside workers, the talented artisans of Peru's Ulloa Family design a reverent tapestry. With geometric forms, three Andean women--two with babies slung across their... read more$379.99$341.99Artist: Ulloa Family
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Spinning Yarn
Artisan Handwoven Wool Tapestry from the Andes
Spinning Yarn, Artisan Handwoven Wool Tapestry from the Andes
David Laura Zanabria
A hardworking mom spins yarn on a spindle while carrying her baby in a rebozo on her back. Glowing in the night sky, the crescent moon reveals the late hour. David Laura Zanabria portrays the woman in... read more$149.99Artist: David Laura Zanabria
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Inca Belt
Handcrafted Cultural Wool Tapestry (2x5 Ft)
Inca Belt, Handcrafted Cultural Wool Tapestry (2x5 Ft)
Efrain Curi
Working on the handloom, Efrain Curi creates a dazzling optical illusion. A wide band of fabric undulates in and out on a black background. Intricate geometric motifs appear in different planes of... read more$239.99$215.99Artist: Efrain Curi
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Songs of Peace
Colorful Cubist Style Signed Handwoven Alpaca Tapestry
Songs of Peace, Colorful Cubist Style Signed Handwoven Alpaca Tapestry
Teofilo Choquecahua
Moonlight warms the night high in the Andes where cool breeze from distant peaks caresses the senses. A musician plays his music, sending clear and sonorous notes into the velvet night. Working on a... read more$469.99$422.99Artist: Teofilo Choquecahua
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Peruvian Horse Riders
Andean Wool Tapestry 3 X 3 Ft Hand Loomed in Peru
Peruvian Horse Riders, Andean Wool Tapestry 3 X 3 Ft Hand Loomed in Peru
Raul Ulloa Baylon
Warmed by colorful ponchos, Peruvian chalanes ride the world-famous Trujillo horses. The riders are known for their elegant attire, which feature embroidered linen ponchos, white trousers and shirts... read more$307.99$277.19Artist: Raul Ulloa Baylon
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Three Musicians
Handcrafted Dance and Music Wool Tapestry
Three Musicians, Handcrafted Dance and Music Wool Tapestry
Raul Ulloa Baylon
Flute and guitar bring music to the countryside where three Andean farmers sing together. Bright colors envelop the men, each depicted in a cubist style. Raul Ulloa Baylón weaves a sunny tapestry that... read more$277.99$250.19Artist: Raul Ulloa Baylon
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Sunset Pilgrims
Hand Woven Peruvian Cultural Wool Tapestry
Sunset Pilgrims, Hand Woven Peruvian Cultural Wool Tapestry
Raul Ulloa Baylon
A group of women wrap themselves in colorfully woven cloths, protecting themselves from the fierce cold of the highlands. They traverse an imagined Andean landscape, taking advantage of the dwindling... read more$334.99$301.49Artist: Raul Ulloa Baylon
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Cubist Women
Peruvian Cultural Wool Tapestry Wall Hanging
Cubist Women, Peruvian Cultural Wool Tapestry Wall Hanging
Raul Ulloa Baylon
Dressed in the traditional attire of the Andes, a group of women huddles together before dramatically snow-capped peaks. They are hilanderas, women who spin reels of wool shorn from sheep and the... read more$279.99$251.99Artist: Raul Ulloa Baylon
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Zodiac
Handcrafted Wool Tapestry from Peru
Zodiac, Handcrafted Wool Tapestry from Peru
Cerapio Vallejo
The entrancing presence of cultural symbols of ancient Peru infuses this wall hanging with luminous wisdom. Cerapio Vallejo executes the motifs by hand, as each detail expresses the mystical meanings... read more$519.99$441.99Artist: Cerapio Vallejo
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Inca Mandala
Handwoven Wool Mandala Tapestry in Brown from Peru
Inca Mandala, Handwoven Wool Mandala Tapestry in Brown from Peru
Luis Leon
By Peruvian artisan Luis Leon, this tapestry combines traditional Inca motifs with Hindu and Buddhist mandala designs for a mesmerizing addition to your home decor. Luis works on a traditional telar... read more$239.99$215.99Artist: Luis Leon
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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$109.99$98.99Artist: 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$127.99$115.19Artist: Inka
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Calendar
Wool tapestry
Calendar, Wool tapestry
Walter Paucar Velarde
Eclectic squares evoke the cohesive harmony of this hand-woven tapestry. Walter Paucar designs the piece, its geometric details suggesting the profound and ancient meanings of the Inca calendar. The... read more$449.99$404.99Artist: Walter Paucar Velarde
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Market Gathering
Hand Made Peruvian Cultural Wall Hanging Tapestry
Market Gathering, Hand Made Peruvian Cultural Wall Hanging Tapestry
Cardenas Brothers
The legacy of tradition casts a hypnotic spell on the work of the Cárdenas Brothers. Experienced weavers, they create a captivating tapestry featuring five Andean women. The piece is woven of wool on... read more$269.99$242.99Artist: Cardenas Brothers
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Beautiful Mandala
Indian Printed Mandala Wall Hanging in Black and Blue
Beautiful Mandala, Indian Printed Mandala Wall Hanging in Black and Blue
Osho Maharaja
The historic beauty of the Indian mandala is reflected in this wall hanging, crafted of cotton and screen printed with intricate motifs in colors of black, lapis, and teal. Majestic elephants and... read more$34.99Artist: Osho Maharaja
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Flower Sellers
Hand Crafted Floral Wool Tapestry Wall Hanging
Flower Sellers, Hand Crafted Floral Wool Tapestry Wall Hanging
Nilda Amaro Oscanoa
Shaded by wide-brimmed hats, women arrange brilliant bouquets of roses, daisies and arum blossoms in the Peruvian sierra. Nilda Amaro Oscanoa portrays a peaceful hamlet high in the Andes on a tapestry... read more$239.99$215.99Artist: Nilda Amaro Oscanoa
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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$354.99$319.49Artist: David Laura Zanabria
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Apurimac Traveler
Wool tapestry
Apurimac Traveler, Wool tapestry
Francisco Huaynate Paucar
Bent under the weight of the parcel on his back, a traveler strides forward through the Valley of Apurimac. His burro plods ahead on the verdant outskirts of a mountain town. Beneath a blue-gray sky... read more$369.99$332.99Artist: Francisco Huaynate Paucar
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Peruvian Coast
Wool tapestry
Peruvian Coast, Wool tapestry
David Laura Zanabria
People in boats gaze at the sunset sky as they sail along the Peruvian coast. Seagulls soar overhead, beautifully depicted in a tapestry. David Laura Zanabria creates a superb example of Ayacucho... read more$169.99$152.99Artist: David Laura Zanabria
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Proud Young Mother
Wool tapestry
Proud Young Mother, Wool tapestry
Francisco Huaynate Paucar
Her smiling baby chuckles and the woman's face lights up with happiness. The child is her pride and joy, beautifully depicted in a hand-loomed tapestry. Francisco Huaynate captures a young mother's... read more$269.99$242.99Artist: Francisco Huaynate Paucar
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Festival
Handcrafted Cultural Wool Tapestry
Festival, Handcrafted Cultural Wool Tapestry
Raul Ulloa Baylon
The Andean sun lends its bright rays to color this attractive tapestry by Raúl Ulloa Baylon. He uses natural dyes to recreate the sun's warm orange and yellow hues as they surround a group of women.... read more$359.99$323.99Artist: Raul Ulloa Baylon
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Trail toward Pisac
Fair Trade Cultural Wool Tapestry Wall Hanging
Trail toward Pisac, Fair Trade Cultural Wool Tapestry Wall Hanging
Walter Paucar Velarde
Decorated using dyes extracted from various trees and plants, this tapestry depicts a picturesque street within the town of Pisac in the state of Cuzco. In the immediate foreground, an Andean woman is... read more$319.99$287.99Artist: Walter Paucar Velarde
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Market of Earthen Jars
Handcrafted Cultural Wool Tapestry Wall Hanging
Market of Earthen Jars, Handcrafted Cultural Wool Tapestry Wall Hanging
Raul Ulloa Baylon
Golden tones surround a group of women, enveloping them in radiance. Raul Ulloa depicts an outdoor village market, where women sell their large earthen vessels crafted from clay. Rotund bodies and... read more$304.99$274.49Artist: Raul Ulloa Baylon
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Women from the Countryside
Wool tapestry
Women from the Countryside, Wool tapestry
Walter Paucar Velarde
Three women talk together, their quiet conversation excluding everyone else. Wide brimmed hats and long, graceful skirts are traditional garb in the chill highlands. Working in handloomed virgin wool... read more$299.99$269.99Artist: Walter Paucar Velarde
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Ancestral Geometry
Hand Loomed Wool Tapestry with Inca Motifs
Ancestral Geometry, Hand Loomed Wool Tapestry with Inca Motifs
Zosimo Laura
Combining geometric shapes with ancient Inca iconography, Zosimo Laura in Peru creates this excellent tapestry. The wall hanging is woven on a traditional loom from pure wool yarns on a cotton warp.... read more$269.99Artist: Zosimo Laura
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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$309.99Artist: David Laura Zanabria
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The Return
Hand Crafted Cultural Wool Tapestry of the Andes
The Return, Hand Crafted Cultural Wool Tapestry of the Andes
Cardenas Brothers
Green hills and a feast of colors mark the return of neighbors as they make their way back home. Nestled within the Andes, their village offers a peaceful embrace as they arrive with floral bounties.... read more$229.99$206.99Artist: Cardenas Brothers
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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$319.99Artist: David Laura Zanabria
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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$339.99Artist: David Laura Zanabria
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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$339.99Artist: 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$339.99Artist: David Laura Zanabria
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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$339.99Artist: 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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Machu Picchu
Cultural Hand Loomed Andean Wool Tapestry Wall Hanging
Machu Picchu, Cultural Hand Loomed Andean Wool Tapestry Wall Hanging
Nilda Amaro Oscanoa
Dressed in brilliant clothing, a child stares in awe at the vast ruins of Machu Picchu. Built of hewn stone, it was the most important city in the Inca empire. Nilda Amaro Oscanoa portrays the... read more$184.99$166.49Artist: Nilda Amaro Oscanoa
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Andean Doves
Bird Motif Wool Tapestry from Peru
Andean Doves, Bird Motif Wool Tapestry from Peru
Zosimo Laura
This colorful tapestry is the original creation of Peruvian artisan Zosimo Laura. He uses a traditional loom to weave the wall hanging from pure wool yarns on a cotton warp. Doves in many colors perch... read more$269.99Artist: Zosimo Laura
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Monkey Mischief
Golden Brown Nazca Monkey Alpaca Blend Tapestry
Monkey Mischief, Golden Brown Nazca Monkey Alpaca Blend Tapestry
Deborcio Choquecahua
Designed and crafted by Deborcio Choquecahua of Peru, this beautiful alpaca blend tapestry is the artisan's interpretation of the Nazca monkey. The early inhabitants of the Nazca region of southern... read more$167.99$151.19Artist: Deborcio Choquecahua
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Nazca Hummingbird
Golden Nazca Hummingbird Alpaca Blend Hand Crafted Tapestry
Nazca Hummingbird, Golden Nazca Hummingbird Alpaca Blend Hand Crafted Tapestry
Deborcio Choquecahua
Designed and crafted by Deborcio Choquecahua of Peru, this beautiful alpaca blend tapestry is the artisan's interpretation of the Nazca hummingbird. The early inhabitants of the Nazca region of... read more$167.99$151.19Artist: 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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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$297.99$268.19Artist: Deborcio Choquecahua
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Inca Cross
Hand Woven Chakana Motif Alpaca Blend Tapestry from Peru
Inca Cross, Hand Woven Chakana Motif Alpaca Blend Tapestry from Peru
Javier Landa
Tapestries and textiles in the Andes are as important today as they were 3,000 years ago, created for diverse purposes between daily life and godly ceremonies. Inspired by the culture he inherited... read more$619.99$557.99Artist: Javier Landa
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Ceramists
Cultural Wool Tapestry Wall Hanging
Ceramists, Cultural Wool Tapestry Wall Hanging
Raul Ulloa Baylon
Raul Ulloa Baylón depicts ceramists who converse in soft voices as they craft clay jars. With hats pulled low, they bend to their work, polishing the terracotta vessels to a burnished sheen. The... read more$379.99$341.99Artist: Raul Ulloa Baylon
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Llama Herdsman
Llama Themed Wall Tapestry
Llama Herdsman, Llama Themed Wall Tapestry
Luis Leon
In the shadow of the mighty Andes, a man herds his llamas homeward. The cloud-dappled sky is sunny, the mountain air crisp and cool. Master weaver Luis León creates this colorful portrait of life in... read more$159.99$143.99Artist: Luis Leon
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Highland Streets
Handcrafted Cultural Wool Tapestry Wall Hanging
Highland Streets, Handcrafted Cultural Wool Tapestry Wall Hanging
Cardenas Brothers
In this stunning tapestry, snowcapped mountains watch over a small Andean village flanked by whitewashed houses. Verdant fields line cobbled streets, and neighbors live in idyllic peace. The Cárdenas... read more$229.99$206.99Artist: Cardenas Brothers
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Hummingbird Song
Beautiful Fair Trade Wool Tapestry
Hummingbird Song, Beautiful Fair Trade Wool Tapestry
Cerapio Vallejo
Inspired by wintry landscapes in the Andes, Cerapio Vallejo depicts birds of wondrous plumage inhabiting bare tree branches. Fluttering hummingbirds accompany the nesting birds, as Vallejo draws their... read more$307.99$277.19Artist: Cerapio Vallejo
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Village Stream
Hand Made Cultural Wool Tapestry Wall Hanging
Village Stream, Hand Made Cultural Wool Tapestry Wall Hanging
Francisco Huaynate Paucar
Cascading down a rock wall, a stream splashes into a pool where women kneel to wash clothes. In the distance, the verdant countryside is fresh and cool, the setting for tiny hamlets. Francisco... read more$334.99$301.49Artist: Francisco Huaynate Paucar
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Blue Mandala
Handwoven Wool Mandala Tapestry in Blue from Peru
Blue Mandala, Handwoven Wool Mandala Tapestry in Blue from Peru
Luis Leon
Combining Inca motifs with traditional Hindu and Buddhist mandala designs, Peruvian artisan Luis Leon creates a truly mesmerizing tapestry. In tones of blue and yellow, geometric motifs form... read more$234.99$211.49Artist: Luis Leon
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Andean Village
Colorful Handwoven Andean Village Scene Wool Wall Tapestry
Andean Village, Colorful Handwoven Andean Village Scene Wool Wall Tapestry
Luis Leon
Nestled at the foot of the mighty Andes, a quiet Peruvian village is inviting. Luis Leon depicts cozy homes, verdant fields and narrow lanes where townspeople go about their daily round. Working in... read more$289.99$260.99Artist: Luis Leon
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Of Cats and Ducks
Unique Animal Themed Wool Hand Loomed Tapestry
Of Cats and Ducks, Unique Animal Themed Wool Hand Loomed Tapestry
Cerapio Vallejo
The magical artistry of the Inca Empire resurfaces in the woven masterpieces of Cerapio Vallejo. Working on a handloom, he weaves a wool tapestry featuring stylized iconographies for a frame. The... read more$349.99$314.99Artist: Cerapio Vallejo
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Farm Family in the Sierra
Hand Made Cultural Wool Tapestry Wall Hanging
Farm Family in the Sierra, Hand Made Cultural Wool Tapestry Wall Hanging
Nilda Amaro Oscanoa
Working together, a man guides a plow pulled by oxen while his wife scatters seeds on the fertile earth. Nilda Amaro portrays a family of farmers in a mountain community where fields surround the... read more$179.99$161.99Artist: Nilda Amaro Oscanoa
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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$697.99$628.19Artist: Rosa Pariona
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Women Picking Flowers
Floral Wool Tapestry Wall Hanging
Women Picking Flowers, Floral Wool Tapestry Wall Hanging
Nilda Amaro Oscanoa
Fields of flowers stretch toward distant mountains beneath a blue sky. All is light and brightness in this colorful tapestry by Nilda Amaro. Using virgin wool on a handloom, she portrays women... read more$204.99$184.49Artist: Nilda Amaro Oscanoa
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Llama Village
Fair Trade Cultural Wool Tapestry Wall Hanging
Llama Village, Fair Trade Cultural Wool Tapestry Wall Hanging
Cardenas Brothers
Tall llamas tread single file down a village lane, driven by their patient herdsman. Populated by whitewashed homes, the hamlet is nestled in the shadow of the mighty Andes mountains. Working on the... read more$239.99$215.99Artist: Cardenas Brothers
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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$337.99$304.19Artist: David Laura Zanabria
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The Mayor
Wool tapestry
The Mayor, Wool tapestry
Francisco Huaynate Paucar
Inspired by the legendary customs and traditions of Cuzco, Francisco Huayanate portrays a fictitious mayor of an Andean community. His gaze is stern, his stance is proud. He wears the colorful weaves... read more$224.99$202.49Artist: Francisco Huaynate Paucar
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Tree of Happiness
Unique Tree of Life Bird Tapestry from Peru
Tree of Happiness, Unique Tree of Life Bird Tapestry from Peru
Cerapio Vallejo
Birds sing together as they flock to the spreading branches of a tree. "This is the Tree of Happiness," says master weaver Cerapio Vallejo. "It signifies the reign of peace and love in... read more$549.99$494.99Artist: Cerapio Vallejo
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Women of My Land
Wool tapestry
Women of My Land, Wool tapestry
Walter Paucar Velarde
Walking in single file down narrow mountain lanes, four women bend into the cold wind. They wear traditional ponchos in bright colors and straw hats. Walter Paucar Velarde expresses his love for his... read more$329.99$296.99Artist: Walter Paucar Velarde
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Nazca Animals
Wool tapestry
Nazca Animals, Wool tapestry
Cerapio Vallejo
Llamas, ducks and jaguars mingle with pelicans and songbirds. They grace an extraordinary tapestry, hand-woven on a rustic loom by Cerapio Vallejo. He works in virgin wool to create this colorful work... read more$539.99$485.99Artist: Cerapio Vallejo
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The Travelers
Handcrafted Cultural Wool Tapestry Wall Hanging
The Travelers, Handcrafted Cultural Wool Tapestry Wall Hanging
Nilda Amaro Oscanoa
Traveling through the Andean highlands, three friends enjoy the company of sisterhood as they make their way to the Sunday market. Their image is clear and vivid for Nilda Amaro executes this tapestry... read more$167.99$151.19Artist: Nilda Amaro Oscanoa
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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$1069.99$962.99Artist: Rosa Pariona
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The Village Council
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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 Cultural Tapestries
Wool tapestry, 'Calendar'





By Kim
Gorgeous piece
This piece is perfect! The colors are so brilliant and happy. I hung it in our living room and it reminds me of our trip to Peru. Thank you!!
Wool tapestry, 'The Return'





By EF
The sweetest home decor!!
A most heartwarming art piece that makes homecoming extra welcoming and delightful....thank you Cardenas Brothers for your ingenious talents!!!
Wool tapestry, 'Nazca Animals'





By Diana
Beautiful, vibrant tapestry
I purchased this tapestry many years ago. It hangs in my dining room and is still as vibrant and stunning as when it was new. I have several other pieces by Mr. Vallejo. He is a genius.
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David Laura Zanabria Wool rugs and tapestries
"Through my art I want to reveal the Andean people and our capacity to redeem the past."