ArtAndes is a textile design business based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
We are a small business devoted to the design and marketing of fine textiles from Peru. We specialize in a high quality, hand-woven flat weave. Here you will find unique rugs, runners, pillows and tapestries. Our relationships with the weavers are close, fair, and respectful. We are able to make a positive difference in the lives of those with whom we work. Please take the time to learn more about what we are doing in Peru. Gracias!
showroom
Northrup King Building
1500 Jackson Street NE #285
Minneapolis, MN 55413
P: (651) 430-1848
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Showroom Hours:
Saturdays: Noon – 5 p.m. and by appointment
First Thursday of every month: 5 – 9 p.m.
Open studios with over 100 artists
You can also find our rugs at Alesci Furniture Gallery
116 S. Main Street in downtown Stillwater
Mailing Address:
PO Box 33 Stillwater, MN 55082
Events
WEAVING DEMONSTRATION AT MILL CITY FARMERS MARKET
weaving demonstration, music, food, textiles & sustainable produce
Blog
Pre-Colombian influenced rug designs
I started designing rugs when I realized that in order to have a viable textile business in Peru, I had to combine their great skill with what my market would buy. In the mid-eighties, most of the Ayacucho rugs were of traditional ethnic designs in pastel tones. Not a good...
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Fundacion Comunidad has been working in the Ayacucho, Peru region since 2002. The foundation has started and supports a secondary school, four kindergarten schools, a bookmobile project, and a scholarship and nutrition program. The mission is to give the people the opportunities and tools they need to get themselves and their community out of poverty through education and nutrition. Through careful allocation of our resources, which come solely in the form of private donations, the foundation creates a self-sustaining bridge for the Indigenous people of the Andes. To learn more, please visit www.fundacioncomunidad.org.
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ArtAndes textiles are timeless & contemporary
The tightness of the tapestry weave creates a durable and heirloom rug. Artful and unique in look, strong and functional in performance- the rugs will become the centerpiece of a room. All natural in material- handspun sheep wool rich in lanolin, hand dyed and hand loomed. There are all sizes from table runners, small kitchen sink sizes, long hallway runners, entry way and for under the dining room table. The tight flat weave makes these excellent for hanging as well. Five percent of rug sales is donated to Fundacion Comunidad.
We are all woven together!
This trip truly imbibes the ‘Spirit of the Andes’
It is a fun and lively way to experience the culture history and art of Peru. With over 25 years working and living in Peru, there is a great passion, respect and in-depth knowledge of the culture of the Andean people. These long-term relationships create an open door into the lives and the homes of the real Peru; the non-tourist side of life. The locals welcome you as a friend, to share in their lives, while giving them a glimpse into your own. It’s the ultimate Peruvian journey, rustic and organic in nature, while meeting all the comforts and class of food and lodging along the way!
Maximo Laura, South America’s most preeminent weaver, has won many international fiber art awards for the complicated technique and design woven into his unique tapestries. Laura’s works of art burst with color and texture, delighting the eye with dynamic contemporary designs. Through research, Maximo has deepened his knowledge of traditional Andean design, enriching his work and teachings. You find a stimulating mix of ancient iconography with modern elements that make his tapestries come to life. Maximo Laura supports the art dept of Fundacion Comunidad and is a mentor to many.