wool art

Abstract toucans meet in an intricate pattern, precisely woven by Zosimo Laura. Delicately shading the tapestry from turquoise to lilac, he creates a complex but delightful composition. The piece is created on the handloom using soft wool, and finished with lavish fringe.

"I like making jaguar heads because they remind me of my Maya ancestors. To them the jaguars protected the fields and mountains. They regarded the jaguar as a deity who they honored at the beginning of a harvest," says Jose Canil Ramos. According to Maya cosmogony, the jaguar is represented by the Ix day of the Maya calendar. It symbolizes strength and vigor, as well as feminine and feline energies. Canil carves the sculpture by hand from pinewood and paints it with extraordinary artistry. Before finishing the piece he applies a mixture of soot and water to achieve an antique and weathered illusion.

This adorable hat will make the perfect gift for the unique people in your life. Elsa Flores crochets the llama-themed chullo style hat from a soft wool blend in crimson red, and adds a smiling mouth, eyes, and long ears for a fun look.

Elsa Flores learned the art of working with traditional Andean textiles from her parents. Her work is inspired by her homeland's rich history and cultural traditions.

Keep yourself warm while letting your imagination run wild with this adorable alpaca hat. Elsa Flores handcrafts it from a soft alpaca wool blend and adds a smiling mouth, eyes, and long ears for a fun look.

The artisan learned the art of working with traditional Andean textiles from her parents. Her work is inspired by her homeland's rich history and cultural traditions.

This adorable hat will make the perfect gift. Elsa Flores handcrafts this llama-themed beanie had from a soft wool blend in deep taupe grey and adds a smiling mouth, eyes, and long ears for a fun look.

The artisan learned the art of working with traditional Andean textiles from her parents. Her work is inspired by her homeland's rich history and cultural traditions.

By Juan and Carolina, this mask is carved from pinewood to adorn you wall with the beauty of Guatemala. The face of a wolf is painted by hand with the images of colorful birds and flowers. The designs on the left side of the wolf's face are diligently carved by hand in relief. Say the artisans, "In these masks, we want to depict the Guatemalan flora and fauna, combining them with the colors of our traditional textiles."