colorful tapestries

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.

An astral symbol, the chakana symbolizes order in family and community life; it is taken from a constellation of stars that forms a square. The name means 'ladder to the sky' and the sacred Andean symbol is a manifestation of the union of mankind with the cosmos. The four points represent the four dimensions necessary for life in a spiritual, social, political and economic community.

The geometric motif glows in the middle of this colorful handloomed tapestry. Working in an alpaca blend, master artisan David Laura Zanabria pays tribute to Andean traditions, selecting both the techniques and colors favored by ancient peoples there.

Titled "Chakana" in Quechua.

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.

Peruvian artisan David Laura Zanabria crafts this wonderful alpaca blend tapestry on a traditional loom. The colorful tapestry features a staircase motif combined with abstract faces. Bold colors make it a vibrant accent to home decor.

Chola is a term referring to indigenous and mestizo women from the Andes that now applies to all who wear the traditional costumes established during the initial process of mestizaje (mixing of cultures) in the current Andean region. Peru’s Gerardo Fernandez creates a breathtaking Ayacucho tapestry expertly handwoven from wool depicting three cholas in abstract style. “The women are wearing typical hats and colorful skirts. Each figure is carefully detailed, capturing the richness of the textiles and the bright hues that characterize their attire,” says Fernandez. The eco-friendly tapestry is colored with natural dyes obtained from organic sources like cochineal and tree leaves, bark, roots and fruits.

A timeless emblem of vitality and grace, these fabulous dangle earrings by Guatemala’s Domingo Reanda invite you to become an integral part of the Tree of Life's resplendent story. Handcrafted with a circular stainless steel frame, the enchanting design comes to life as tree roots, trunk and branches elegantly emerge, meticulously fashioned from twisted copper wires. A sumptuous tapestry of dainty crystal and glass beads, echoing the soothing hues of nature's own palette, unfurls like a vibrant oasis. Polished sterling silver hooks crown this creation with an air of glamor that seamlessly aligns with your personal style.

Guatemala’s Domingo Reanda breathes life into the iconic Tree of Life motif with these fascinating dangle earrings. Within a circular stainless steel canvas, Reanda expertly shapes the tree roots, trunk and branches through twisted copper wires. A luxuriant tapestry of crystal and glass beads bursts forth in a palette reminiscent of nature's serene earthy tones. This exquisite design is completed with sterling silver hooks boasting an elegant polished finish.