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Frazada Pillow 2480A
$295.00A generous 24″ by 24″ cushion of striped alpaca and wool poncho on both sides. Pair well with leather, western and mid century modern chairs or sofas, with zipper opening. A poly filled insert is included. Dry Clean Only. Made in Chicago of 30-40 year old Bolivian poncho.
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Frazada 2212
$630.00Tapestry woven of just about every natural tone you can imagine from alpacas, plus maybe leftover dyed yarn laying around. Oruro Region. Completely hand spun and woven, 20-30 years old. Two selvedge pieces stitched together. Approximately 68″x49″. Dry clean. Alpaca. Bolivia.
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Frazada 2208
$450.00Almost square in size, more of a throw, fun to have it laying around. The eye dazzling effect of the narrow bands and uneven patina of the blue/grey bands in entirety, plus the bold rust/orange colors in the center. Oruro Region. Completely hand spun and woven, 40-50 years old. Two selvedge pieces stitched together. Approximately 62″x62″. Dry clean. Sheep’s wool. Bolivia.
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Frazada 2205
$430.00Was it that the weaver ran out of time or changed her mind? This frazada started out as a double warp patterned dowry. Then for some reason it was finished in jacquard-like stripe effect, which is why its shaping is a little irregular. Probably from Sucre region. Completely hand spun and woven, 40-50 years old. Two selvedge pieces stitched together. Approximately 65″x50″. Dry clean. Sheep’s wool. Bolivia.
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Frazada 2203
$530.00Typical of southern Potosi region this almost square frazada is in sheep’s wool warp with alpaca weft. In using of every shades of yarn available, the frugality and boldness of the weaver is very evident. Completely hand spun and woven, +50 years old. Two selvedge pieces stitched together. Approximately 59″x50″. Dry clean. Bolivia.
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Frazada 2202
$950.00Mostly in shades of natural alpaca with a hint of cochineal in the stripes. Woven with expertly spun yarn, almost feels like a poncho or a wearable. It is a rare piece from South of Oruro/North Potosi region. Completely hand spun and woven, +60-70 years old. Two selvedge pieces stitched together. Approximately 59″x50″. Alpaca. Dry clean. Bolivia.
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Frazada 2201
$720.00Tapestry woven frazada or alfombra bordered in dyed pale colors with pampa in shades of natural alpaca, completely hand spun and woven, +30 years old. Two selvedge pieces stitched together. Approximately 69″x53″. Alpaca. Dry clean. Bolivia.
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Frazada Pillow 2472
$295.00A generous 24″ by 24″ cushion of striped alpaca and wool frazada on both sides. Pair well with leather, western and mid century modern chairs or sofas, with zipper opening. A poly filled insert is included. Dry Clean Only. Made in Chicago of Bolivian frazadas.
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Poncho 703
$290.00Very wearable poncho, probably an urban style then traditional.. Completely hand spun and woven sheep’s wool, a modern adornment on a wall or over a sofa.. Handwoven edging. 30-40 years old. Approximately 52″x52″. Dry clean. Bolivia.
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Poncho 701
$310.00Beautifully woven poncho of soft alpaca, similar to a frasada, completely hand spun and woven, can be worn or be an interior adornment. Handwoven edging. 40-50 years old. Approximately 57″x50″. Dry clean. Bolivia.
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Embroidered Shawl 13
$95.00Bring on your inner urban boho in these one-of-a-kind vintage shawls. Rectangular, fringe runs along three sides. Wrap as a skirt or drape as a shawl.Back story: Once the fashion must in streets of Victorian Madrid, these “manila” shawls became “mantas de cholitas” in urban Bolivia, as the 19th century ended. Every Aymara woman of means had one to show off and a black one for mourning. This machine embroidered piece is about 50 years old and has extraordinary hand knotted macrame fringe work. Dimensions 44″ x 60″ (excluding fringe). Cotton and rayon, dry clean only.
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Embroidered Shawl 3
$95.00Bring on your inner urban boho in these one-of-a-kind vintage shawls. Rectangular, fringe runs along three sides. Wrap as a skirt or drape as a shawl.Back story: Once the fashion must in streets of Victorian Madrid, these “manila” shawls became “mantas de cholitas” in urban Bolivia, as the 19th century ended. Every Aymara woman of means had one to show off and a black one for mourning. This machine embroidered piece is about 50 years old and has extraordinary hand knotted macrame fringe work. Dimensions 44″ x 60″ (excluding fringe). Satin and rayon, dry clean only.
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