Artisans of Peru
Mate gourd with silver, 'Forest Animals'
Animals from the Amazon rainforest appear on an engraved mate gourd. Wild boars and tapirs, monkeys and sloths join a spotted otorongo, the magnificent jungle cat called uturunku by ancient man in Peru. Tito Medina captures the vignettes in extraordinary detail.
Wool tapestry, 'Geometrical Eclipse'
Mysterious images eclipse one another, creating a composition of geometric fascination. Enhanced by a sharp contrast of color, this tapestry displays the merger between Peru's ancient textile legacy and contemporary design.
Mate gourds, 'Santa Claus' (set of 3)
Santa Claus � or Pap� Noel in Peru � carries a sack of presents slung over one shoulder. Daria Laureano sees the rotund figure in the shape of natural mate gourds. She engraves each one, painting the details by hand for a novel set of Christmas decorations.
Applique wall hanging, 'Lady of Guadalupe'
The Lady of Guadalupe appears in this colorful arpiller�a wall hanging from Peru. Dressed in a cloak of stars, she stands on a rose bush with a cherub at her feet. She is the Patron Saint of the Americas.
Wool tapestry, 'The Little Horseman'
A serious little boy holds his mount's bridle, his bright eyes revealing his hidden excitement. The beautiful bay horse wears an ornate bridle and colorful blanket. In the provinces of Peru, children learn to ride at an early age to help their family on the farms.
Wool wall hanging, 'Earth Tocapus'
Peru's Cerapio Vallejo preserves two of his country's greatest legacies with this fascinating wool wall hanging. The first one refers to Ayacucho weaving traditions, as Vallejo works on a traditional handloom.