Ulloa Family

Ulloa Family handwoven tapestries, apparel and accessories

"I'm Teodolo Ulloa Bailon, born in San Pedro de Cajas on August 31, 1968. My weaving art dates back to my ancestors who spent their lives creating the tapestries we are known for.

"I take pride in this land and in my long history with this beautiful art filled with happiness. I was only seven years old when I began learning from my grandparents. Because I always helped them, I found I wanted to create and continue with a style of my own. I wanted to make every single tapestry a work of art, so I sought out the best artisans in our town to expand my experience and develop the finest finishes that our technique requires.

"In our workshop, I collaborate with my wife Hermelinda and our three daughters. My wife and I worked very hard so that they could get ahead in life and today they play an important role in our day-to-day efforts.

"As artisans, our experiences have been very good ones. We've received help to be able to participate in fairs and exhibit our tapestries in galleries. In 2005, during the II Encuentro Turístico San Pedro de Cajas y sus Tradiciones, our work took first place in the Concurso del Tejido del Tapiz Telarcito, which was a great honor. We were als recognized by the regional government of Junin as outstanding alpaca fiber artisans.

"We use a cubist style for our designs as a way to depict our way of life — our fishing, agriculture, our women, our customs....

"Art is the basis of our own lives and that of our town, expressed though every carefully woven thread and each lovely color."

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"I'm Teodolo Ulloa Bailon, born in San Pedro de Cajas on August 31, 1968. My weaving art dates back to my ancestors who spent their lives creating the tapestries we are known for.

"I take pride in this land and in my long history with this beautiful art filled with happiness. I was only seven years old when I began learning from my grandparents. Because I always helped them, I found I wanted to create and continue with a style of my own. I wanted to make every single tapestry a work of art, so I sought out the best artisans in our town to expand my experience and develop the finest finishes that our technique requires.

"In our workshop, I collaborate with my wife Hermelinda and our three daughters. My wife and I worked very hard so that they could get ahead in life and today they play an important role in our day-to-day efforts.

"As artisans, our experiences have been very good ones. We've received help to be able to participate in fairs and exhibit our tapestries in galleries. In 2005, during the II Encuentro Turístico San Pedro de Cajas y sus Tradiciones, our work took first place in the Concurso del Tejido del Tapiz Telarcito, which was a great honor. We were als recognized by the regional government of Junin as outstanding alpaca fiber artisans.

"We use a cubist style for our designs as a way to depict our way of life — our fishing, agriculture, our women, our customs....

"Art is the basis of our own lives and that of our town, expressed though every carefully woven thread and each lovely color."

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Alternate image for Hand-Woven 100 Alpaca Scarf in Ivory with Colorful Stripes Andean Glamor

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Hand-Woven 100 Alpaca Scarf in Ivory with Colorful Stripes 'Andean Glamor'

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Striped Fringed Fuchsia Scarf Hand-Woven from 100 Alpaca 'Freesia'

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Alternate image for Rainbow 100 Alpaca Striped Scarf from Peru Andean Rainbow

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Rainbow 100 Alpaca Striped Scarf from Peru 'Andean Rainbow'

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Mary My thanks to the Ulloa family listed on the shipping paper as the artist who created this scarf. I gave this as a gift, it was greatly appreciated and I was so pleased at the beauty and quality.

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Alternate image for Striped Fringed Hand-Woven 100 Alpaca Scarf in Blue and Red Andean Elegance

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Striped Fringed Hand-Woven 100 Alpaca Scarf in Blue and Red 'Andean Elegance'

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100 Alpaca Hand-woven Multicolored Striped Scarf 'Rainbow in the Sky'

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Alternate image for Handwoven 100 Alpaca Wrap Scarf in Crimson from Peru Andean Zigzag in Crimson

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Handwoven 100 Alpaca Wrap Scarf in Crimson from Peru 'Andean Zigzag in Crimson'

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Jerry Absolutely beautiful craftsmanship.lovely rich colors.so soft yet great warmth. I love it!

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November 14, 2022

J Jerry

Absolutely beautiful craftsmanship.lovely rich colors.so soft yet great warmth. I love it!

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August 12, 2021

J Janine

My son absolutely loved this scarf. Very warm and can compliment both work and leisure outfits. It is perfect for cold New York City winters!

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July 19, 2021

L Leslie

Love the softness and color blending

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January 22, 2021

M Mary

My thanks to the Ulloa family listed on the shipping paper as the artist who created this scarf. I gave this as a gift, it was greatly appreciated and I was so pleased at the beauty and quality.

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November 13, 2019

D Debbie

My husband loves it so soft and warm. It turned cold just as he got it . He loves reading the messages from the artists Thank you Debbie Clark Todd

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December 14, 2018

K Karen

Thank you to the Ulloa Family for this beautiful scarf. The scarf looks better in than in the picture, colors are brighter. It is soft and lightweight, but will go well with a winter coat.

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