Natural Dyes Wool Woven Table Runner 12" x 64" Geometric Pattern

Handwoven with centuries of Andean tradition, each piece is unique and made with hand-dyed wool using natural pigments.  These quality weavings are exclusive to the artists at the Sanyork Studios in Lima, Peru. Nestled in the Andean highlands of Peru, the mountain city of Ayacucho is home to some of the finest wool-workers of the world. Wool is collected from free-range sheep and hand-spun, dyed with indigenous vegetable extracts and high-quality mineral pigments. Then, woven on a loom and removed for hand-finishing edges. Our co-op in Lima follows the principles of fair-trade and is composed of 11 displaced families utilizing over 14 looms. Specifics: 100% wool Dyed using natural pigments Assorted colors and designs  12"x 64" (Sizes may vary slightly) The sheep of Peru consist mainly of three types – Corriedale, Junin and Criollo. Of the estimated 18 million sheep in Peru, 60% are Criollo (also called Pampa,Columbian, Creole or Chilludo) and these are the type best adapted to the