Ethnic Rug AC008 168x158cm

168x158cm ethnic rug of sheep’s wool woven high in the Andes, with marbled borders in shades of worn red; mustard-orange; black and white; and mustard and green. Each of these marbled borders is separated by smooth fuchsia stripes, the same shade used to sew the characteristic central stitching of the Cusquenian blankets. Last but not least, the rug is finished in crochet style, partly in fuchsia, partly in red.

This Cusco blanket is woven by hand in the South American Altiplano. It has been woven on a wooden loom that is tied at one end to a pole and at the other end to the weaver’s waist. An alpaca bone has been used to braid the wool to make the drawings. Being such a manual work can present small irregularities and “perfect” imperfections.

The looms are made of 100% sheep’s wool dyed with natural pigments. Its color may vary and it is sensitive to direct light.

We recommend dry cleaning the carpet.