Very wearable poncho, probably an urban style then traditional.. Completely hand spun and woven sheep’s wool, a modern adornment on a wall or over a sofa.. Handwoven edging. 30-40 years old. Approximately 52″x52″. Dry clean. Bolivia.
Abundant colors to brighten up any space. Well executed crochet border. Sucre Region. Completely hand spun and woven, 30-40 years old. Two selvedge pieces stitched together. Approximately 62″x70″. 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.
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.
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.
Nice throw, bedcover, or a picnic blanket. Masterly woven and dyed. The precision in planning and execution of this weaving, a result of an accomplished weaver with years of experience. La Paz Region. Completely hand spun and woven, 40 years old or older. Always woven in two selvedge pieces and stitched together. Approximately 67″x56″. Dry clean. Sheep’s wool. Bolivia.