Beautifully 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.
A 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.
Nice small rectangular rug, or a picnic blanket. The double weaving sections of patterns look very typical of the area where improvising while weaving is a norm. Sucre Region. Completely hand spun and woven, 30-40 years old. Always woven in two selvedge pieces and stitched together. Approximately 68″x58″. 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.
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.