Hand Woven Chakana Motif Alpaca Blend Tapestry from Peru 'Inca Cross' Item ID: 2671698082
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"Tapestries and textiles in the Andes are as important today as they were 3,000 years ago, created for diverse purposes between daily life and godly ceremonies. Inspired by the culture he inherited from his ancestors, artisan Javier Landa continues the weaving traditions practiced for millennia in what is today Peru, blending imagery between the indigenous world of the Inca with the colonial legacy of the Spanish, and the religion they brought to the region centuries prior.
Learning traditional weaving from his father as a child, Javier Landa started with a foundation in Ayacucho influence, which compelled him to dedicate his adult life and career to mastering the art of weaving, learning increasingly complex methods as he worked in diverse workshops across Peru until he developed his own artistic license and style, as shown in the Inca Cross. This tapestry is entirely hand woven, with each thread being developed and combined on the two pedal loom, delivering stunning textures and banding gradients.
Titled 'Cruz del Inca' in Spanish"
- 8.79 lb
- 30.5 inches W x 45 inches H
- 2.54 lbs
- 30.5 inches W x 45 inches H
- 70% alpaca
- 13% wool
- 12% cotton
- 5% acrylic; polyester backing
- Display rod not included
- Hand-crafted item -- color
- size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Signed by the artist
Made in Peru
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"From a very young age, I found myself amidst of colors and yarns. My father was a great artisan of traditional weaving from Ayacucho, and my mother a weaver of blankets and blankets. At the age of 12, I learned to weave by family tradition and, when I was 19, I began to work for the workshop of the top representative of Ayacucho textiles. There I learned new techniques and advanced work.
"I then worked in many workshops where I learned and obtained the necessary knowledge to later open my own workshop where I could give freedom to my style. There was an escalation in my craft career, because I started with Ayacucho-style textiles and then learned more advanced works with more complex techniques. I love weaving — it's my passion that comes from the bottom of my heart and makes me the person I am.
"My art is nourished by the traditional ritual symbols and experiences of Peruvian cultures. These experiences inspire me to discover and explore contemporary visual arts. What I like most about my art is being able to capture and convey the feeling of my heart and my origins, which is the result of the history of Peru and a creative process.
"Having my own workshop is not only inspiring for me, but also encourages young people to learn about textile art and maintain the traditions of weaving, to preserve and promote it. One of my dreams is to be able to go very with my works and to represent Peru with my art."
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Javier Landa hand-woven alpaca blend tapestries
"From a very young age, I found myself amidst of colors and yarns. My father was a great artisan of traditional weaving from Ayacucho, and my mother a weaver of blankets and blankets. At the age of 12, I learned to weave by family tradition and, when I was 19, I began to work for the workshop of the top representative of Ayacucho textiles. There I learned new techniques and advanced work.
"I then worked in many workshops where I learned and obtained the necessary knowledge to later open my own workshop where I could give freedom to my style. There was an escalation in my craft career, because I started with Ayacucho-style textiles and then learned more advanced works with more complex techniques. I love weaving — it's my passion that comes from the bottom of my heart and makes me the person I am.
"My art is nourished by the traditional ritual symbols and experiences of Peruvian cultures. These experiences inspire me to discover and explore contemporary visual arts. What I like most about my art is being able to capture and convey the feeling of my heart and my origins, which is the result of the history of Peru and a creative process.
"Having my own workshop is not only inspiring for me, but also encourages young people to learn about textile art and maintain the traditions of weaving, to preserve and promote it. One of my dreams is to be able to go very with my works and to represent Peru with my art."
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