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Red Sea Alpaca Wool Blanket (Peru)

Red Sea Alpaca Wool Blanket (Peru)

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic.

Product Details:

  • "Red Sea" blanket with handsome Andean details in red and sunset
  • Weaving is reminiscent of a twilight oceanside
  • The intricate pattern is woven by hand of a rich alpaca wool blend, on a traditional loom
  • Faustino Maldonado's artistry has been featured in Sunset magazine
  • Natural and artificial dyes
  • Dry clean only
  • Oversized Queen-size
Artisan Story:

Faustino Maldonado was born in Hualhuas. Because his parents and grandparents were artisans, he learned at an early age to weave on rustic looms, to prepare the warp using the pushca, and spin on the rueca. Since he first started weaving, Maldonado has mastered the art and has immensely improved the quality of his textiles. Maldonado's work is a representation of the art that has been passed down from generation to generation within his family. The family motto has been, "I will never let go of either my grandfather or grandson's hands, for what I have learned from the elders, I will teach to the young."

What is Worldstock?

The handcrafted nature of this product will produce minor differences in design and sizing. Subtle variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to its unique qualities. Measurements may vary slightly.

Imported

Average Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
3 of 3 (100%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.

Customer Reviews for Red Sea Alpaca Wool Blanket (Peru)

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Great Blanket, June 6, 2008
By xeno from pittsburgh, pa
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Appearance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Comfort: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Fabric Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"It is the softest wool blanket i have ever had and love how it adds color and brings all the woodwork in my bedroom together. I think it is worth the value."

Review 2 for Red Sea Alpaca Wool Blanket (Peru)

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Peruvian Treasures, October 5, 2007
By TEWAHEART from California (Northern) Roseville 20 min. to Capitol
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Appearance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Comfort: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Fabric Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"I have become familiar with the intricate Native Southwestern weavings but had not seen work from Peru. The beauty and top quality of Faustino Maldonado
equals as a treasure in my home. I am very pleased to be a part of Worldstock and embrace the cooperative efforts Novica promotes. An art piece for sure!
"


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Ratings-Only Reviews for Red Sea Alpaca Wool Blanket (Peru) Based on 1 ratings-only review
Overall Rating 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Would recommend?: Yes  1 out of 1
Value 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Appearance 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Comfort 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Fabric Quality 5 out of 5 5 out of 5