Hand-woven (2x5) Red And Yellow Alpaca Wool Rug From Peru, "Empire"

Gamaniel Esmit combines deep tones of crimson and marigold with warm earth colors in this rug celebrating the Incan heritage of his Andean homeland. He hand-weaves it in a traditional pedal loom using fine 100% alpaca wool and signs it with his initials.Born in the highlands city of Huancayo, Gamaniel comes from a long line of weavers and grew up around surrounded by yarns and looms. Through their work, he and his family continue to keep alive the old traditions and techniques that have been passed down to them for centuries.