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2 ft. W x 5.3 ft. H

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Weight:  2.1 lbs

 

90% wool, 10% cotton

Display rod not included

Dry clean only

Signed by the artist

Intended as wall decor

Natural and artificial dyes

 

Ships from USA.




Wool tapestry, 'Butterfly Dance'

"In this tapestry, I depict butterflies that come together to form diamonds of colorful wings," Eliazar Ochoa explains. "These butterflies are very common in our meadows in Andean districts like Moro and Pillpinto." Working on the handloom, the master weaver creates a cheerful kaleidoscope in virgin wool.

Titled "Moro Pillpinto" in Spanish.
Your Price: $182.95
Retail Value: $380.95 (You save 52%)

Eliazar Ochoa

Eliazar Ochoa

"I was born on 27 September, 1972 in Ayacucho. Weaving runs through my veins. I grew up amid looms and wefts since my family has been dedicated to weaving for several generations. I used to help my parents in the little rustic workshop they used to have. We faced a lot of hardships, but we managed to pull through. I had to work in other workshops, which actually made me learn more about different details and such.

"Now I have my own family and in 1980 I opened my own workshop, but I constantly remember how it was learning from my parents. They made me the man I am today, confident of what I can do with my own hands.

"My ...

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