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Maximo Laura
is one of South America's most accomplished weavers. Laura is a fifth-generation
master weaver who inherited from his parents and grandparents –
all master weavers from Ayacucho, Peru – the traditional style
of ancient weaving called cumbimayocs. But while he is ultimately
respectful of the iconography and colors of the ancient Huari culture
(which predates the Inca culture), it is his juxtaposition of those
traditions with his own design elements and narrative that have earned
him many international awards, distinctions and exhibits.
Maximo has taken the tapestry weave to a different level. He is constantly
enhancing his unique technique of raising the weft to create incredible
depth to his tapestries. Maximo is a scholar of textile art and has
traveled the world exploring and teaching in his field.
ArtAndes has worked closely with Maximo Laura for many years and is
proud to represent his works at the Northrup King studio in Minneapolis.
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