Peruvian Frazada Rug in Pachamama

This vintage frazada is approximately 10 years old and was handmade by a young artisan in her late 20s who was guided by her grandmother to make this beautiful rug.  The patterns and colors in the design tell a story. The complete diamond shapes filled with the flowerlike pattern represent Pachamama or Mother Earth. The incomplete parts of the pattern in red/yellow is intentional and indicates that the young artisan is single. Also, the center design of the blanket  represents the "asequias" which are aquaducts, the  irrigation channels that the Incas are famous for their engineering abilities. This frazada is a beautiful meld of old and new artisan techniques connecting across generations: The design patterns are considered antigua or traditional in design and were included due to the grandmother's influence while the bright colors are more youthful and represent the young maker herself.  Frazadas are woven on a backstrap loom, over the course of 1-3 months, by artisans in the highlan