Tapestry 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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Typical 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.
Nice throw, bedcover, or a picnic blanket. Masterly woven and dyed. The precision in planning and execution of this weaving, a result of an accomplished weaver with years of experience. La Paz Region. Completely hand spun and woven, 40 years old or older. Always woven in two selvedge pieces and stitched together. Approximately 67″x56″. Dry clean. Sheep’s wool. Bolivia.
Woven like an aksu, a wearing blanket, its unusual in that it’s wider than long. La Paz Region. Completely hand spun and woven, 30-40 years old. Always woven in two selvedge pieces and stitched together. Approximately 53″x 68″. Dry clean. Sheep’s wool. Bolivia.
Was 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.