Aptos, CA
Details
- Dimensions
- 44ʺW × 46ʺD × 0.25ʺH
- Styles
- Folk Art
- Traditional
- Pattern
- Stripe
- Period
- 1920s
- Country of Origin
- Peru
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Wool
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Chocolate
- Condition Notes
- Unfortunately but typically for a piece of this age and original use, it has a few mends and small holes. … moreUnfortunately but typically for a piece of this age and original use, it has a few mends and small holes. It is priced with flaws in mind. Please see all the photos. I'm guessing it's age. Could be older. less
- Description
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With a braided edge finish, this densely woven manta is of natural hand-dyed and hand-spun alpaca yarns. It’s a beautiful …
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With a braided edge finish, this densely woven manta is of natural hand-dyed and hand-spun alpaca yarns. It’s a beautiful accent draped over furniture.
This was purchased at the RRL store in Soho more than a decade ago. Originally woven by the Aymara women in The Andes mountains, using a centuries-old method. The two panels are woven on a backstrap loom. The panels are then embroidered together in the center. It has a few mends and small holes.
These can also be called Frazada, in Spanish. But the authentic name is Manta. Both words mean blanket.
I’m not sure of the exact age but the heavy quality indicates it is antique.
The dominant bands are a deep chocolate brown with stripes of burgundy, red, bright pink, orange, coral, yellow, olive, sage, mint, lavender, pale blue, tan, and cream. less
Aptos, CA
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