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 | Wool placemats, Apurimac River (set of 6)
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Composed of six differing ancient motifs, this set of six placemats recalls the glory of the Incan Empire. They are hand-woven on the loom in traditional Andean style by Cerapio Vallejo using a 90 10 blend of wool and cotton. The many shades of color present in these creations are produced by skillfully mixing natural dyes extracted from diverse plants and animals such as the cochineal insect, nogal leaves and the Andean molle tree. Spice up a drab table setting with these placemats. |
|  | Wool placemats, Beautiful Sumac (set of 4)
By: Novica No Longer Available
NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. Vibrant vermilion textures express the ancient allure of this set of four placemats. Cerapio Vallejo crafts the pieces by hand, every woolen detail steeped in the artistic traditions of Peru. Verdant diamond figures and angular brown motifs appear in diagonal symmetry, resulting in a composition of extraordinary geometric appeal. Sumac is a... |
|  | Wool placemats, Beige Butterfly Quartets (set of 6)
By: Novica No Longer Available
Butterflies appear in bright quartets, their intricate shapes woven on the handloom. Pascual Fernández uses natural dyes to achieve the rich colors, showcased on a soft ivory background. He finishes the set of six with lavish fringe. NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, searches the world to work directly with the finest artisan designers. |
|  | Wool placemats, Blue Diamonds (set of 4)
By: Novica No Longer Available
NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. Radiant diamonds join a concentric dance, their cool lines set on a crimson background. Efrain Curi simplifies ancient Andean geometry for a stunning design. Woven by hand, this set of four placemats is perfect for contemporary table settings. Artisan Info: Born in the state of Huancavelica, Efrain Curi first learned the flat weave technique... |
|  | Wool placemats, Butterflies (set of 4)
By: Novica No Longer Available
NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, searches the world to work directly with the finest artisan designers. Caterpillars sprout wings, transformed into brilliant butterflies. Appearing in cheerful quartets, they grace hand-loomed placemats. Efrain Curi weaves the set of four in soft wool. Artisan Info: Born in the state of Huancavelica, Efrain Curi first learned the flat weave technique in his uncles workshop, in what is a family craft. Finding words to express his thoughts and ideas is difficult for Curi since his first language... |
|  | Wool placemats, Butterfly Quartets (set of 6)
By: Novica No Longer Available
Butterflies appear in a bright quartets, their intricate shapes woven on the handloom. Pascual Fernández uses natural dyes as well as artificial tints to achieve the rich colors, carefully placing each weft (horizontal) thread across a cotton warp. He finishes the set of six with lavish fringe. 90% wool, 10% cotton. Dry clean only. Keep out of the sun. NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, searches the world to work directly with the finest artisan designers. |
|  | Wool placemats, Cats and Ducks (set of 4)
By: Novica No Longer Available
NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, searches the world to work directly with the finest artisan designers. Stylized cats smile in soft wool. Centered on a field of swimming ducks, they contrast brightly with the cool blue birds. Efrain Curi resurrects images from pre-Hispanic textiles for cheerful placemats. Finished with fringe, the set of four bears the artisans signature. Artisan Info: Born in the state of Huancavelica, Efrain Curi first learned the flat weave technique in his uncles workshop, in what is a family craft.... |
|  | Wool placemats, Caupo (set of 4)
By: Novica No Longer Available
Cerapio Vallejo proudly presents this set of four woolen placemats, hand-crafted according to the artistic heritage of Ayacucho, Peru. Various symbols emerge from the natural backdrop, their soothing colors imbued with ancient Andean meaning, such as the lightning bolt or the revered figure of the Chakana. The set makes a clever addition to any natural décor, also ideal as tapestries. Caupo is a Quechua word meaning "sudden twist." The Chakana is an esoteric symbol of Perus pre-Columbian cultures ? a representation of the Southern Cross... |
|  | Wool placemats, Color Scale (set of 4)
By: Novica No Longer Available
Rippling upward and downward in exquisite symmetry, colors flow smoothly across wool. Edwin Atauje evokes pre-Hispanic motifs to weave a set of four placemats. Working on the handloom, he achieves astonishing precision and beauty. |
|  | Wool placemats, Ducks (set of 4)
By: Novica No Longer Available
Wild ducks swim in waves of indigo and red, their spectacular ride captured in this set of four placemats by Cerapio Vallejo. Vallejo works on a pedal loom while his hands guide the creation of these pre-Hispanic patterns. This work combines wool (90%) and cotton (10%), and the vivid hues are obtained from synthetic dyes for more resistant wear. The final piece is an admirable harmonization of visual and texture artistry, rendering these placemats ideal for a rustic setting. Hand wash only, in cold water with mild soap. |
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