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.
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.
Tapestry woven of just about every natural tone you can imagine from alpacas, plus maybe leftover dyed yarn laying around. Oruro Region. Completely hand spun and woven, 20-30 years old. Two selvedge pieces stitched together. Approximately 68″x49″. Dry clean. Alpaca. Bolivia.
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.
Mostly in shades of natural alpaca with a hint of cochineal in the stripes. Woven with expertly spun yarn, almost feels like a poncho or a wearable. It is a rare piece from South of Oruro/North Potosi region. Completely hand spun and woven, +60-70 years old. Two selvedge pieces stitched together. Approximately 59″x50″. Alpaca. Dry clean. Bolivia.