Archival Textile No. 107: A large vintage Peruvian Frazada rug featuring a rose and berry diamond eye weave. This one-of-a-kind hand-loomed wool rug serves as a statement area rug or architectural wall art for modern minimalist interiors."
Archival Textile No. 107: An expansive large vintage Peruvian Frazada rug featuring a continuous all-over diamond eye weave. The one-of-a-kind hand-loomed wool rug is defined by a soft rose and berry gradient, shown on a white background with a signature central union seam, suitable as a monumental textile wall art or statement area rug.
Archival Textile No. 107: A large vintage Peruvian Frazada rug featuring a rose and berry diamond eye weave. This one-of-a-kind hand-loomed wool rug serves as a statement area rug or architectural wall art for modern minimalist interiors." Archival Textile No. 107: An expansive large vintage Peruvian Frazada rug featuring a continuous all-over diamond eye weave. The one-of-a-kind hand-loomed wool rug is defined by a soft rose and berry gradient, shown on a white background with a signature central union seam, suitable as a monumental textile wall art or statement area rug.

Archival Textile No. 107 | A Study in Gradient Geometry


Vintage Frazada
Frazada Rug

$ 290

The Archive Note: Originally engineered as a heavy-duty thermal barrier for Andean winters, this one-of-a-kind area rug has transitioned from a rugged utility object to a refined interior specimen. Its status is marked by an heirloom patina—a softening of the hand-spun sheep wool achieved through decades of authentic use. The central union seam remains a physical record of the weaver’s body, marking the human-scale limits of the loom.

Condition Assessment: Archive-preserved vintage condition. Structural integrity is exceptionally intact, with a dense, heavy-weight weave and professionally preserved edges. Subtle tonal variations are consistent with an authentic mid-century provenance and natural aging.

Curator’s Notes:

  • Technical Mastery: Selected for the complexity of the "eye" motif, a weaver-intensive process that signifies a higher-tier architectural object.

  • Heirloom Patina: Naturally aged to a supple hand-feel, making it suitable for high-traffic living areas or as a monumental wall installation.

  • Chromatic Transition: The rose-to-berry gradient offers a rare "soft-focus" aesthetic that anchors a room without overwhelming it.

Technical Specifications:

  • Classification: Vintage Andean Textile / Large Rose Area Rug

  • Dimensions: 75" x 63" (190 cm x 160 cm)

  • Material: 100% High-Altitude Hand-Spun Peruvian Sheep Wool

  • Construction: Double-Panel Backstrap Loom

  • Origin: Cusco Highlands, Peru | Mid–Late 20th Century

Care & Conservation: As a high-integrity, hand-spun wool object, No. 107 is naturally soil-resistant and durable. For archival maintenance, we recommend periodic airing in indirect sunlight and professional dry cleaning only if necessary. Avoid high-suction vacuuming to preserve the heritage diamond weave.

Recommended Companion Objects: To complement the sunset tones of No. 107, we recommend pairing with honed travertine, matte plaster, or light-toned raw oak. The rose and berry registers also perform exceptionally well against blackened steel and contemporary minimalist concrete.

Provenance & Stewardship: Sourced through long-standing relationships with indigenous weaving families across the Peruvian highlands. These acquisitions contribute to the continued preservation of regional weaving traditions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Due to the nature of these one of a kind vintage textile they are sold as it is, no refunds on any vintage product.

 

 

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