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(More customer reviews)How nice to have a work of art made by someone who, it's obvious, loves what they do. How nice to have a work of art that enlivens any room and which is fair-trade too.
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NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. Flowers burst into bloom as springtime comes to the Andes. Scattered across serene fields of blue, bright petals and green leaves infuse any setting with sensations of peace. Efrain Curi works on the Andean handloom, transforming virgin wool into a masterpiece rug that bears his signature. Titled "Flor primaveral" in Spanish. Artisan Info: Born in the state of Huancavelica, Efrain Curi first learned the flat weave technique in his uncle's workshop, in what is a family craft. Finding words to express his thoughts and ideas is difficult for Curi since his first language is Quechua, but he speaks eloquently through his work. He prefers natural fibers such as wool and cotton tinted with natural and artificial dyes. His tool is the handloom and he usually weaves in the company of his family. The children find it fun to help out, and Curi hopes to eventually teach them all he knows about weaving. He has exhibited his work and won prizes for it in contests such as one organized by a wool company, where he took first place in 2000 and second place in 2001. "I have put a great deal of effort to being where I am today," he says. "My goal is to become recognized as a master weaver, but that will take many more years. I feel appreciation for everything I make. I pause to observe my work
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