Wool runner, 'Tulips of Peace' Gift Finder Fast Shipping Gifts Area Rugs Wall Hangings 
Welcoming the first blush of spring, delicate tulipanes ("tulips") wake
slowly from their cold winter sleep. Their tiny buds squint
and extend towards the sky, still reluctant to welcome the
full force of the insistent sun. Infused with new growth
and beginnings, this rug offers a lilting accent to a
lively home interior. Cerapio Vallejos and his family translate the
Andean landscape and its culture onto handmade textiles, employing both
realistic figures and meaningful abstractions. Hailing from the southern highlands
of Peru, Vallejos maintains weaving traditions he has practiced since
childhood, elaborating his pieces on one of eight looms he
constructed by hand. This work combines sheep wool (90%) and
cotton (10%), resulting in a pleasing texture and generations of
durability. The vivid colors are achieved with a blend of
industrial and natural dyes such as those extracted from the
cochineal insect, eucalyptus tree, walnut, and the native molle tree.
Price: $49.95 |
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