Wool tapestry, 'Hidden Faces'

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Wool tapestry, 'Hidden Faces' Feature

• Handmade by Efrain Curi
• Ships from Peru within 10 days
• Display rod not included
• Dry clean only
• Signed by the artist

Wool tapestry, 'Hidden Faces' Overview

NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. Efrain Curi weaves a brilliant optical illusion that evokes a colorful staircase. Hidden amid the motifs, birds and masks enjoy a dynamic interplay. The cheerful tapestry is woven by hand from soft Andean wool. Titled "Mascaritas" in Spanish. Artisan Info: Born in the state of Huancavelica, Efrain Curi first learned the flat weave technique in his uncle's workshop, in what is a family craft. Finding words to express his thoughts and ideas is difficult for Curi since his first language is Quechua, but he speaks eloquently through his work. He prefers natural fibers such as wool and cotton tinted with natural and artificial dyes. His tool is the handloom and he usually weaves in the company of his family. The children find it fun to help out, and Curi hopes to eventually teach them all he knows about weaving. He has exhibited his work and won prizes for it in contests such as one organized by a wool company, where he took first place in 2000 and second place in 2001. "I have put a great deal of effort to being where I am today," he says. "My goal is to become recognized as a master weaver, but that will take many more years. I feel appreciation for everything I make. I pause to observe my work to know if I am improving or not."



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