PERU INCA RUG / TAPESTRY, Hand Woven, Incan Calendar Geometric Designs, 5 by 4 For Sale

Peruvian Wool Rug / TapestryHand WovenThis is a hand woven Peruvian wool Rug / Tapestry. Flat weave. It has been woven in two 22 1/2 inch panels on a back strap loom. The two panels have been woven together to make a 45 inch by 62 inch rug. This rug has thirty six 7 by 9 inch geometric designs of pre-Columbian Incan origin originating from the Incan Calendar. Each of these designs has important meaning in Incan culture. No two of these designs are the same. Only the most skilled weavers can accomplish such a difficult weaving. It would have taken a very long time to complete.
As far as age is concerned it\'s vintage/antique. It is in excellent, back strap loomed, hand woven condition. No sign of unusual wear. Two sided. Fringe is very short, less than 1/2 inch. Two finished edges. Border is in a mauve, a color that is quite common in older Peruvian textiles. I believe it is from a widely used vegetable dye. Border at ends is 4 inches. Border on sides is 2 inches.
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