Vintage Peruvian Wool Tapestry – Uros Lake Titicaca Folk Art Wall

Authentic vintage Peruvian handwoven wool tapestry depicting a traditional Uros Lake Titicaca scene. The textile features iconic imagery of reed boats, village life, birds, and Andean figures rendered in bold, earthy colors with raised wool pile detailing.

This piece is handwoven, not printed, with visible wool yarn relief and stitched edging throughout. The border incorporates geometric motifs commonly found in Andean folk textiles. The inscription referencing Lake Titicaca / Uros further supports its origin and cultural context.

Details:

Origin: Peru (Andean region / Lake Titicaca)

Material: Wool (likely sheep wool; alpaca possible but not confirmed)

Technique: Handwoven / hand-embroidered wool yarn on textile base

Era: Late 20th century

Design: Uros reed boats, village scenes, Andean folk imagery

Use: Wall hanging, decorative textile, folk art display

Condition:

Very good vintage condition overall. Minor signs of age consistent with handwoven textiles (light wear, slight