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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Nice throw, bedcover, or a picnic blanket. Oruro Region. Completely hand spun and woven, 40 years old or older. Always woven in two selvedge pieces and stitched together. Approximately 69″x59″. Dry clean. Sheep’s wool. Bolivia.
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.
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.
Rare piece. Part of “Morenada” or “Diablada” dance-parades. Jackets are styled like a matador vest. This costume is about 60 years old. Embroidered with cut and shaped glass pattern that repeats on front. (Some of the glass pieces may be missing). Dimensions 25″ x 16″.