Frazada 2312
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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Frazada 2208
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Frazada 2308
$340.00A masterly dyed in cochineal tones, most likely a combination of natural and synthetic dyestuff. Sucre Region. Completely hand spun and woven, 40-50 years old. Always woven in two selvedge pieces and stitched together. Approximately 557″x57″. Dry clean. Sheep’s wool. Bolivia.
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Achachi Mask
$145.00Making 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.
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