geometric patterns

Designed with kota doria, a light fabric handwoven with a unique checkered pattern, Ritu Agnihotri's relaxed-fit tunic is a weightless way to cover up. Crafted from a cotton-silk blend by Indian artisans, the airy tunic features a block-printed geometric pattern in cool navy and warm chestnut, and a row of adorable fabric buttons.

The perfect addition to your homestead, this handwoven wool area rug features earth-tone geometric motifs for an elegant aesthetic. Sonik Sethi presents the rug, crafted by local artisans. The dhurrie is completed with petite fringe work at the ends.

Inspired by Inca iconography, the talented Zosimo Laura in Peru creates this stunning area rug. The rug is woven on a traditional pedal loom from pure wool yarns on a cotton warp.

Inspired by the beauty of the Andean Mountains, Peru's Luis Leon creates a truly artistic tapestry. He works on a traditional loom with wool, utilizing a technique known as llenado to hand-weave this tapestry. A square showcases abstract shapes in earth and green tones, while white threads connect it to a dangling portion with square patterns and a fringe.

Crafted by hand, this delightful morral combines rich textures with red, white and rich earthen browns. Artisan members of Peru's Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco first knot the yarn before it is woven on a backstrap loom. The motifs derive from Inca art in an effort to keep the traditional patterns and techniques alive as well as their Andean identity. This texture is known as urpi, which means "dove" in the Quechua language.

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 textile a unique piece of handcrafted art