Frazada No. 113 — Fuchsia & Grey Diamond Eye Vintage Peruvian Rug
Vintage Frazada
Frazada Rug
Archive No. 113 — One of a Kind | Hand-Loomed Cusco Highlands
No. 113 achieves something most Frazadas do not — it creates visual depth from just two colors. A dense full-field diamond eye weave in fuchsia and warm grey, framed by solid fuchsia border panels and finished with a distinctive teal indigo whipstitch edge. The two-tone palette creates an almost ikat-like optical effect — the diamonds appear to shift between foreground and background as you move around the piece.
Provenance & archival notes
No. 113 is a study in restraint through complexity. Where most Frazadas use multiple colors to create visual interest, No. 113 achieves the same result through two — fuchsia and warm grey woven in a continuous diamond eye pattern across the full field. The optical effect this creates is remarkable. The diamonds appear to float between the two tones depending on distance and light — at close range the geometry is crisp and precise, from across a room it reads as a sophisticated dusty rose-grey textile with unusual depth.
The solid fuchsia border panels framing the diamond field are a deliberate compositional choice — they contain the pattern visually and give the piece a structured, almost architectural quality. The teal indigo whipstitch edge at the perimeter is a distinctive finishing detail that adds a third color note without competing with the two-tone field — a small but precise touch that speaks to the weaver's aesthetic awareness.
Hand-loomed in the Cusco highlands on a traditional backstrap loom. The piece has been washed — minor character marks consistent with authentic vintage provenance are present. The central union seam is visible and secure. Acquired directly from Cusco, Peru. One of a kind — when this piece sells, it is gone.
Curator's notes
- Two-tone optical depth: The fuchsia and warm grey diamond eye weave creates an almost ikat-like visual effect — the diamonds appear to shift between foreground and background depending on distance and light. A two-color palette achieving the visual complexity of a multi-color piece.
- Structured border composition: The solid fuchsia border panels frame the diamond field with a compositional discipline rare in utility Frazadas — giving this piece a structured, architectural quality that translates particularly well to wall installation.
- Distinctive teal edge stitch: The teal indigo whipstitch perimeter finish is an unusual detail — a third color note that frames the entire piece without competing with the two-tone field. A small but precise aesthetic choice that distinguishes this piece from standard Frazada finishing.
Interior design application
No. 113 has a quality that very few textiles achieve — it reads differently in different lighting conditions. In bright natural light the fuchsia dominates and the piece is warm and vibrant. In softer or evening light the grey comes forward and the piece becomes muted and sophisticated. This chameleonic quality makes it exceptionally versatile across interior contexts — bohemian and maximalist in one setting, quiet luxury in another.
At 60" x 67" it is one of the taller pieces in the archive — the near-square proportion with a vertical emphasis makes it particularly well suited as a wall hanging where the solid fuchsia borders and teal edge stitch create a natural frame around the diamond field. As a floor rug it anchors a living room seating area or bedroom with complete presence.
Recommended companion objects: warm white plaster, natural linen, pale oak, rattan. The fuchsia and grey palette also works beautifully against dark walnut and matte black in a more contemporary setting. The teal edge stitch picks up beautifully against any blue-green accent in a room.
Use cases: primary living room rug · master bedroom anchor · bohemian wall hanging · Japandi reading corner · contemporary loft accent · warm minimalist layering textile
Technical specifications
- Archive number: No. 113
- Classification: Vintage Andean Textile / Fuchsia & Grey Diamond Eye Area Rug
- Dimensions: 60" x 67" (152 cm x 170 cm)
- Material: 100% hand-spun Peruvian sheep wool — natural dyes
- Construction: Double-panel backstrap loom — traditional Cusco highlands technique
- Pattern: Full-field diamond eye weave — two-tone fuchsia and warm grey
- Border: Solid fuchsia panels framing the diamond field on both sides
- Edge finish: Distinctive teal indigo whipstitch perimeter — fully intact
- Condition: Vintage condition — has been washed. Minor character marks consistent with authentic provenance. Structural integrity intact.
- Origin: Cusco highlands, Peru
- Availability: One of a kind — this exact piece only
- Sale terms: Final sale — this is a one of a kind vintage textile sold in its authentic condition as described and photographed. No returns or exchanges.
- Shipping: Free within the United States
Care & conservation
Hand-spun sheep wool is naturally soil-resistant and durable. This piece has already been washed. For routine care shake gently outdoors and air periodically in indirect sunlight — avoid prolonged direct sun exposure to preserve the fuchsia pigment. Spot clean only with cool water and a mild pH-neutral wool detergent — never hot water or harsh chemicals. Avoid high-suction vacuuming directly on the diamond weave surface. When handling the teal whipstitch edge avoid snagging on hard surfaces. Professional dry cleaning only if necessary — specialist in antique or oriental textiles only. Never machine wash or tumble dry.
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