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A generous 24″ by 24″ cushion of striped alpaca frazada on both sides. Pair well with leather, western and mid century modern chairs or sofas, with zipper opening. A poly filled insert is included. Dry Clean Only. Made in Chicago of 30 year old Bolivian frazada.
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Bring on your inner urban boho in these one-of-a-kind vintage shawls. Rectangular, fringe runs along three sides. Wrap as a skirt or drape as a shawl.Back story: Once the fashion must in streets of Victorian Madrid, these “manila” shawls became “mantas de cholitas” in urban Bolivia, as the 19th century ended. Every Aymara woman of means had one to show off and a black one for mourning. This machine embroidered piece is about 50 years old and has extraordinary hand knotted macrame fringe work. Dimensions 44″ x 60″ (excluding fringe). Cotton and rayon, dry clean only.
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.
26″ by 16″ cushion of soft woolen jacquard frazada on both sides. Very cheerful colors. The lumbar size makes it a perfect fit for any plush chairs or sofas, with zipper opening. A poly filled insert is included. Dry Clean Only. Made in Chicago of Bolivian frazada.
Making 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.