Arpillera, an art work, formed of appliqué or embroidery on a background of sack cloth. The word arpillera originally refers to the coarse woven fabric that is used for sacking. Arpillera is a long textile tradition in Latin America in which products made from wool, thread or fabric are often imbued with meaning. This type or art, is an artistic hybrid that blends traditional, historical, religious and domestic subjects with the rustic aesthetic of needlecraft This artwork is a tribute from family members and the community to the Andean Father for his role as head of the household, food provider and for his work as a farmer. It is also a recognition to the Proletarian men of the Andes, whose possessions of significant material value are their labour-power and their children. Most of the textiles used in the elaboration of this work are "Pallay", handwoven textiles made using the Backstrap weaving (an ancient art practiced for centuries in Peru) and using natural dyed wool. Pallay it is also a form of Inca fabric with an ancestral iconography that represents something of their daily life or their natural environment.
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- Materials: Andean Textiles, Wool, Andean Ribbons & Fabric.
- Depicts a Tribute to the Andean Father Scene. Embroidered Spanish words meaning : "My daddy is the kindest in the world " Made using Handwoven textiles traditional from the Andes.
- Woollen Embroideries. Vivid Colors. Can be used as a wall hanging or to decorate different areas of your home or office.
- Dimensions: 22.75" Length x 19" Width.
- Imported. Handmade by Peruvian Artisans.
