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4 ft. W x 5.1 ft. H

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Weight:  3.5 lbs

 

95% wool, 5% cotton

Dry clean only

All natural dyes

Intended as wall decor

 

Ships from USA.




Wool tapestry, 'Andean Love'

A variety of geometric motifs of Inca inspiration arrange themselves in the perplexing allure of this tapestry. Alfonso Sulca maintains the textile traditions of his native Ayacucho to elaborate fabulous weaves, his arhui stitch technique skillfully choreographing a blend of sheep's wool (95%) and cotton (5%). The motifs, characterized by stylized geometric and animal forms, bask in the subtle warmth of dyes derived from natural sources. This ...

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Alfonso Sulca Chavez

"My tapestries should be viewed from a distance, from where one can appreciate the profundity, volume and overall effect."
"I am an artisan whose apprenticeship comes from practice. Since my adolescence I've worked in the family workshop, attending to the need of survival. I have always believed that to develop this art and maintain its originality is like building a bridge between the past and present. My work is an expression of Andean culture because it is necessary to have in the present those who were our ancestors, being that the majority of my work is inspired by the Huari culture. In my workshop, I create with my family and we are dedicated ...

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