Porta retrato en alpaca y tejido andino 15x21 Mod.1552 - (copia)

Wooden photo frame with edges and terminations in hand-embossed nickel silver (alpaca* silver also known as German silver or white metal), combined with colorful Andean textile. Clear glass to protect against dust and moisture. Reinforced support in the back. Could be used on both horizontally or vertically display. Colorful Andean textiles called ‘awayo’ in quechua (the official language of the Inca Empire) are handwoven on the artisanal loom.

Measures: photo size 15 x 21 cm - whole size 22 x 28 cm // photo size 6” x 8.5” - whole size 8.6” x 11” 
Weight 0.56 Kg // 1.25 pounds
Material: nickel silver and andean textile
Technique: chiselling, metal craftwork, andean textile handwoven on the loom 
Artisan: Gustavo Origin: Salta, North West of Argentina

*Alpaca is a zinc, copper and nickel alloy. Its aspect is very similar to silver and is maintained the same way.