Could be a throw, a rug, or picnic blanket. Oruro Region. Completely hand spun and woven, 40 years old. Always woven in two selvedge pieces and stitched together. Approximately 68″x58″. Dry clean. Sheep’s wool. Bolivia.
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Making fun of the Spaniards was allowed during Carnival without any repercussions to the indigenous populace. A Spaniard is depicted as a drunk with a wart on top of his very large nose with the infamous measle spots covering the entire head. Our recycled tin masks are usually painted in garish colors, but ever since that visit to the taller we have loved the plain unpainted versions.
Almost 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.
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.
Great rug for any room, perhaps a smaller kid’s room or an office. Oruro Region. Completely hand spun and woven, 30 years old or older. Always woven in two selvedge pieces and stitched together. Approximately 60″x59″. Dry clean. Sheep’s wool. Bolivia.