Late 20th Century Colombian Textile Folk Art Wall Hanging

Description

Hand crafted arpilleras were originally created to document and denounce oppression in a country where all normal channels of free … more Hand crafted arpilleras were originally created to document and denounce oppression in a country where all normal channels of free expression were closed. To the women, making arpilleras was a way to share their sorrows and concerns. This is an amazing piece demonstrating the busy work of a village. This work of art is so detailed, colorful and full of special embroidery, patchwork, note the wooden pieces woven in to represent farm tools. This work is by Elvia Loaiza, made in Columbia, framed and matted. Pristine condition. less