wool pillows

Inspired by the textiles of the ancient Inca, Peruvian artisan W. Rojas Yuri creates a bewitching pair of cushion covers. He hand-weaves a soft alpaca blend on a traditional loom, which allows him to create a vibrant striped pattern. The palette features midnight hues alternated with sunrise tones, and the accessories come equipped with a zipper closure.

Masterfully woven by hand, intricate diamonds motifs flow in bands across an expanse of blue. Artisans from the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco revive ancient techniques and designs for this handloomed cushion cover. Working on a backstrap loom, they utilize patterns that derive from Inca art and seek to keep the old textile traditions alive.

The community raises and cares for its own alpacas. The fleece is washed, carded and spun by hand using a pushka, or drop spindle. The dyes come from plants, nuts and tree bark. The next step is one of the most important, as the artisan prepares the warp, or vertical threads for the backstrap loom. This determines the size of the textile, the color combinations, and the patterns that will be woven.

The intensity of color can vary depending on the hardness of the water, the altitude and the local dye sources, making each cushion cover a unique piece of handcrafted art. The reverse side is solid espresso brown.

Designed by Peru's Kathiana Quispe, this wonderful cushion cover is woven on an artisan loom with traditional Andean motifs. The multicolored cover is crafted from an alpaca and wool blend and features a zipper opening on one side for inserting a cushion.

Weaving is an ancient tradition in the Andes, and handwoven Inca textiles were more highly prized than gold. Carrying on the legacy, Eliazar Ochoa creates an intricate cushion cover of dazzling beauty. His motifs are inspired by ancient Andean art, executed in a woolen palette of glowing warmth.

Recalling Inca artistry, this throw is embellished with a maze of ancestral glyphs. Faustino Maldonado and Family weave this textile from genuine alpaca fleece, a long-time favorite of Andean civilizations. They dye the alpaca wool with natural pigments to obtain rich and warm earth tones in contrast to solemn gray and white.

Inspired by the textiles of the ancient Inca, this pretty cushion cover adds a welcome splash of color to home decor. Kathiana Quispe in Peru designs the cover, which is woven from acrylic yarns on a traditional backstrap loom. A zipper on one side allows for the easy insertion of a cushion.

Inspired by the textiles of the ancient Inca, Peruvian artisan W. Rojas Yuri creates a mesmerizing throw blanket. He hand-weaves a soft alpaca blend on the traditional telar de pedal floor loom. Stripes of midnight alternate with sunrise for an eye-catching an addition to your home that is as eye-catching as it is comfortable.

A colourful geometric pattern reminiscent of Inca motifs decorates a crimson background in this cushion cover from Peru. Designed by artisan Zosimo Laura, the square cover is woven from wool and features a plain red back.