Frazada No. 104 — Pink Berry & Violet Vintage Peruvian Rug

⬤ This piece has found its home — sold. Browse our available Frazada archive → Archive No. 104 — One of a Kind | Hand-Loomed Cusco Highlands The colors in No. 104 do not fade into a room — they define it. A high-contrast arrangement of pink berry, deep violet, and heritage orange, hand-loomed in the Cusco highlands from 100% hand-spun Peruvian sheep wool. Decades of authentic use have deepened these pigments into something no new textile can replicate — an heirloom saturation that only time produces. .paka-acc{border-bottom:1px solid #1a1a1a;overflow:hidden} .paka-acc summary{list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;padding:14px 0;cursor:pointer;font-size:14px;font-weight:500;gap:12px} .paka-acc summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none} .paka-acc summary:hover{opacity:.75} .paka-icon{width:18px;height:18px;flex-shrink:0;position:relative;transition:transform .28s ease} .paka-icon::before,.paka-icon::after{content:'';position:absolute;background:currentColor;border-radius:1px} .paka-icon::before{width:18px;height:1.5px;top:50%;left:0;transform:translateY(-50%)} .paka-icon::after{width:1.5px;height:18px;left:50%;top:0;transform:translateX(-50%);transition:opacity .2s,transform .2s} .paka-acc[open] .paka-icon{transform:rotate(45deg)} .paka-acc-body{font-size:14px;line-height:1.75;padding:0 0 16px} .paka-acc-body p{margin:0 0 10px} .paka-acc-body p:last-child{margin:0} .paka-acc-body ul{margin:6px 0 0 18px} .paka-acc-body li{margin-bottom:6px} Provenance & archival notes No. 104 was selected for the archive for one reason above all others — the rare longevity of its pink berry and violet pigmentation. Most vintage Frazadas in this color register have faded significantly over time. No. 104 has not. The saturation you see is the saturation the weaver intended — preserved by the density of the hand-spun wool and the quality of the original organic dye. Hand-loomed in the Cusco highlands on a traditional backstrap loom — a technique unchanged for over a thousand years. The weaver ties the loom to a fixed point and uses their own body as the tension mechanism. The central union seam visible down the center of No. 104 is the physical record of that human scale — two panels woven separately and hand-joined at the center. Every Frazada carries this seam. It is the signature of the making. Originally engineered as a heavy-duty thermal barrier for Andean winters. What decades of authentic use have done to this piece is what no new textile can replicate — a softening of the hand-spun sheep wool into something closer to a luxury throw than a working blanket. Acquired directly from Cusco, Peru. One of a kind — when this piece sells, it is gone. Curator's notes Pigment depth: Selected for the rare longevity and saturation of its pink berry and violet coloration — an unusually preserved example of organic Andean dye work. Structural weight: A high-density weave that retains the wool's natural lanolin and substantial hand-spun weight — denser than most surviving pieces of this era. Architectural placement: Adaptable for both floor placement and vertical mounting as a structural textile work — the vertical stripe arrangement reads equally well in both orientations. Interior design application No. 104 is a statement piece — it does not disappear into a room. The pink berry and violet palette performs best in maximalist, bohemian modern, or dopamine decor interiors where bold color anchors the space. It also works as a deliberate contrast element in a minimalist room — one saturated object against a neutral field. At 63" x 55" it functions well as a primary area rug in a living room, bedroom, or reading space. It also works as a wall hanging — the vertical stripe arrangement and scalloped edges make it as architecturally interesting hung vertically as laid flat. Recommended companion objects: blackened iron, charred oak, dark matte ceramics, concrete surfaces. The violet and berry tones ground beautifully against dark architectural materials and pull warmth from natural wood textures. Use cases: primary area rug · wall hanging · textile wall art · layered over neutral jute · statement throw · boho bedroom anchor Technical specifications Archive number: No. 104 Classification: Vintage Andean Textile / Pink & Violet Area Rug Dimensions: 63" x 55" (160 cm x 140 cm) Material: 100% high-altitude hand-spun Peruvian sheep wool Construction: Double-panel backstrap loom — traditional Cusco highlands technique Palette: Pink berry, deep violet, and heritage orange — organic pigments Edge finish: Traditional scalloped edges — intact Condition: Archive-preserved vintage — structural integrity intact, union seam and perimeter binding undamaged. Minor age evidence consistent with authentic mid-century provenance. Origin: Cusco highlands, Peru — mid to late 20th century 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. For routine care shake gently outdoors and air periodically in indirect sunlight. Spot clean only with cool water and a mild pH-neutral wool detergent — never hot water or harsh chemicals as the organic dyes may bleed. Avoid high-suction vacuuming directly on the surface. Professional dry cleaning only if necessary — specialist in antique or oriental textiles only. Never machine wash or tumble dry. This piece has survived decades of authentic use in the Andean highlands. With proper care it will outlast most things in your home. More from the archive Browse all available vintage Peruvian Frazada rugs → Frazada No. 105 — Terracotta & Dusty Rose Diamond Weave Frazada No. 106 — Electric Fuchsia & Indigo Symbols Frazada No. 107 — Rose & Berry Diamond Eye Weave { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is Frazada No. 104?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Frazada No. 104 is an authenticated one-of-a-kind vintage Peruvian Frazada rug hand-loomed in the Cusco highlands from 100% hand-spun sheep wool. It features a high-contrast arrangement of pink berry, deep violet, and heritage orange pigments in a traditional double-panel backstrap loom construction. Dimensions: 63 x 55 inches." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can this Frazada be used as an area rug?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. At 63 x 55 inches, Frazada No. 104 works well as a primary area rug in a living room, bedroom, or reading space. 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