Wool tapestry, 'Peruvian Coast'

People in boats gaze at the sunset sky as they sail along the Peruvian coast. Seagulls soar overhead, beautifully depicted in a tapestry. David Laura Zanabria creates a superb example of Ayacucho artistry. A display rod can be slipped through a hem at the top. Titled "Costa peruana" in Spanish.

Wool tapestry, 'Cats and Ducks'

Stylized cats with big eyes smile from their soft woolen background. Alternating with swimming ducks, they curl their tails with excitement. Efrain Curi resurrects images from pre-Hispanic textiles for a colorful tapestry that bears his signature. Titled "Patos y Gatos" in Spanish.

Wool tapestry, 'Birds and Flowers'

This captivating tapestry is hand-woven from the finest wool in the family workshop of Cerapio Vallejo. It features an original design with butterfly, bird and flower motifs reminiscent of ancient Peruvian cultures. The many shades of color in this piece are created by skillfully mixing natural dyes extracted from diverse plants. The smooth weave and fine detail are a testament to the care and patience employed by the artisans in crafting all their works. Titled "Mariposas, flores y aves" in Spanish.

Wool tapestry, 'The Marriage of the Seahorse'

"I wanted to recreate some of the glyphs that abound in my region," explains Adolfo Quispe as he weaves a fabulous wall hanging. He weaves the piece on a traditional handloom, with techniques unique to the Ayacucho region. The wool tapestry is dominated by warm earth tones obtained from natural dyes, with glyphs suggesting the union between seahorses.

Wool tapestry, 'Cubes'

Cubos (cubes) take on fascinating perspectives in this unusual work by Cerapio Vallejo. Crisscrossed by geometric motifs, they leap to the forefront and retreat to the background in an infinity of optical illusions. This extraordinary rug is crafted on the handloom; it features soft natural fibers. Titled "Cubos" in Spanish.

Wool tapestry, 'Andean Butterflies'

Brilliant butterflies face off in diagonal pairs, their bodies forming complex abstract patterns. Cerapio Vallejo depicts the striped bodies and dotted wings in a fanciful rug. Woven by hand of soft wool, it makes a delightful addition to any interior. Titled "Mariposas Andinas" in Spanish.

Wool tapestry, 'Celestial Butterflies'

Celestial butterflies hover above the earth, tenderly watching over its inhabitants. Images of birds and masked warriors course across the intricately handloomed surface, signifying the passage of time and the connection humans hold with nature. This beautiful tapestry comes from Peru's master weaver Cerapio Vallejo.

Wool tapestry, 'Glyphs and Ducks'

Cerapio Vallejo crafts a magnificent work of textile art. Working on a traditional handloom, Vallejo creates the illusion of ascending stairs, each marked by a glyph or a duck. The colors are superb - they exude the warmth of the Peruvian lands as Vallejo executes this piece with the renowned Ayacucho weaving techniques. Titled " Grecas y patos" in Spanish; 90% wool, 10% cotton.