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Alpaca wool throw, Flower of the Valley
By: Novica
- Handmade by Faustino Maldonado and Family
- Ships from Peru within 10 days
- Do not use a dryer
- Hand wash or machine wash on gentle cycle
- Wash in cold water
Dimensions: Width: 55.2" Height: 70.8"
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. The yellow petals of the beautiful retama flower inspire the color of this handloomed throw. Retama blooms throughout the Mantaro Valley, situated in the Junin region of Peru. Faustino Maldonado and Family use natural dyes to recreate the petals distinct tones. Artisan Info: Faustino Maldonados artistry has been featured in Sunset magazine. Faustino Maldonado was born in Hualhuas. Because his parents and grandparents were artisans, he learned at an eary age to weave on rustic looms, to prepare the warp using the pushca, and spin on the rueca. Since he first started weaving, Maldonado has mastered the art and has immensely improved the quality of his textiles. Maldonados work is a representation of the art that has been passed down from generation to generation within his family. The family motto has been, "I will never let go of either my grandfather or grandsons hands, for what I have learned from the elders, I will teach to the young." Based on this family philosophy, Maldonado and his relatives have been making large bedspreads in high relief without any stitching. They also proudly craft sheep wool and alpaca tapestries, purses, backpacks, cushions, and vests. The Maldonado familys works have become increasingly popular.Where to Buy |
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