Isabelle Valedian, pictured here showing us the proper way to wear a manta, was born in the town of Tupisa (department of Potosí), but has been in La Paz for almost 45 years.
One of a Kind!
We purchased this sunset-hued frazada from Isabelle Valedian. The pampas, or “plains,” make up a large part of the Bolivian landscape, and help explain why stripes are such a common theme for Bolivian textiles.
As you’ve probably noticed, stripes are a pretty common theme when it comes to Aymaran textiles. One of the theories behind the pattern’s popularity is the Bolivian landscape itself; while mountainous in some ... Read More
As you’ve probably noticed, stripes are a pretty common theme when it comes to Aymaran textiles. One of the theories behind the pattern’s popularity is the Bolivian landscape itself; while mountainous in some areas, other parts of the country are flat as a pancake, and the wide stripes in those regions’ textiles are often referred to as pampas—the Quechua word for “plains.” Read Less
Vintage, slight damage (small tear)5.5 x 4.8 ft
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