Sweet Flowers
Floral Wool Tapestry from Peru
$239.00
SKU: 391026
Eliazar Ochoa in Peru crafts this wonderful long tapestry on a traditional pedal loom, using pure wool yarns on a cotton warp. The tapestry features three large blossoms in burgundy and cerise on a background of sky blue and azure. The large flowers are joined by purple tulips and green leaves in the symmetrical composition.
- 100% wool on cotton warp
- 2.05 lbs
- 63 inches L x 23.5 inches W
- Fringe: 2.8 inches L
- Made in Peru
I love working in different colors and I find inspiration in the land of my birth — its history and the stories of my ancestors. I especially love preserving our traditions and techniques.
I was born in September of 1972 in Ayacucho. I consider myself a hardworking man in love with Peruvian art.
Ayacucho is a privileged place. In the 17th century, it was already an important textile center, which made it one of our most important cities during the colonial period. Our textiles today… Read more
Ayacucho is a privileged place. In the 17th century, it was already an important textile center, which made it one of our most important cities during the colonial period. Our textiles today… Read more