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.
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.
26″ by 16″ cushion of soft woolen frazada on both sides. Alpaca/wool combination. The lumbar size makes it a perfect fit to any plush chairs or sofas, with zipper opening. A poly filled insert is included. Dry Clean Only. Made in Chicago of Bolivian frazada.
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.
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.