wool art

Teofilo Choquecahua takes inspiration from the abundant sea life of the Peruvian coasts to create this vivid tapestry. He hand-weaves it on a traditional loom using 100% alpaca wool and adds contrasting textures for depth and visual interest. He signs it on the lower right-hand corner.

The Andean artisan specializes in the style of flat weave native to his hometown of Ayacucho. He has been perfecting his technique since he was 16 years old under the guidance of local master weavers. His work is inspired by the art and history of his homeland.

A trio of musicians serenades the mountains and oceans of Peru in this magical signature tapestry by Teofilo Choquecahua. He hand-weaves it on a traditional loom using 100% alpaca wool and adds contrasting textures for depth and visual interest.

Teofilo specializes in a style of flat weave native to his hometown of Ayacucho. He has been perfecting his technique since he was 16 years old under the guidance of local master weavers. His work is inspired by the art, history, and landscapes of his homeland.

Working with pure alpaca yarns on a cotton warp, Teofilo Choquecahua in Peru creates this beautiful tapestry. The colorful tapestry is woven on a traditional loom, and depicts a pair of birds along with Inca-inspired motifs.

Influenced by Inca art and decorative motifs, Teofilo Choquecahua in Peru creates this stunning tapestry. The tapestry depicts a family of birds, each facing a different direction. The wall hanging is woven on a traditional pedal loom using pure alpaca yarns on a cotton warp.

Talented artist Teofilo Choquecahua uses a pedal loom to create this beautiful tapestry from dyed alpaca wool. It represents the meaning of the Andean rhythm by depicting a scene where different ancestral instruments are used to transmit the pride and admiration for Peru. It is titled "Ritmo Andino" in Spanish.

By Peruvian artisan Inka, this vibrant tapestry celebrates the "fruit of the sea." In fantastical tones of red and orange, a single fish takes center-stage, surrounded by blue ocean waves and other fish. Inka works on a traditional loom as he diligently hand-weaves this composition from an alpaca wool blend. This tapestry is displayed on a wood stretcher.

A feline character appears among the glyphs and structures that Teofilo Choquecahua creates for the design of this tapestry. Proud admirer of Peru's past, Choquecahua's composition is clearly influenced by Inca art. He colors alpaca wool yarn with natural and industrial dyes to obtain an intense palette of yellow, blue, red, green, and white hues. Choquecahua weaves the tapestry on a traditional pedal loom with a cotton warp in the legendary Ayacucho style.

Title "Felinos" in Spanish.

In this hand made arpillera wall hanging, artisan Leonor Quispe of Peru creates a vivid scene inspired by the Paracas National Reserve, located south of Lima on the Peruvian coast. The artist showcases the local fauna enjoying the seaside as the sun sinks over the horizon. The top of the arpillera has an opening for inserting a rod for easy hanging.

In this hand made arpillera wall hanging, artisan Leonor Quispe of Peru creates an Andean interpretation of a Nativity scene. Three peasants on horseback cross a colorful field to visit the baby in the manger. Llamas and sheep help Mary and Joseph attend the baby while an Andean angel looks on and a star shoots through the night sky. An opening in the top of the arpillera allows for insertion of a rod for easy hanging.

A multicolor palette of vibrant tones embellishes Peruvian master artist Teofilo Choquecahua's newest tapestry, created for the World Peace Project.

"This tapestry is a message of world peace from my Andean worldview," explains the artisan. "On a daily basis, man has experiences without empathy with his neighbor, because of the lack of honesty between each one of the individuals. It is for this reason that my tapestry is designed to reflect that if we cultivate honesty, we will all be loyal and without any violence. Like the doves that travel the face of the earth in peace, where there is understanding and trust in each other, there is no indifference or guilt for not being fair."

This handloomed tapestry is crafted with an alpaca, cotton, wool and polyester blend. Drawing inspiration from doves, and determined to spread a message of peace and honesty, Teofilo designed an intricate pattern of traditional regional motifs.