Olga Fisch Carpet "Caceria 'The Hunt'" Hungary/Ecuador, Circa 1950

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A "Caceria" designed by the Hungarian Immigre Olga Fisch and hand woven circa 1950 in her Ecuador studio by local … Read more A "Caceria" designed by the Hungarian Immigre Olga Fisch and hand woven circa 1950 in her Ecuador studio by local artisans. These colorful rugs were an integral part of the 1950s look internationally.
Ecuadorian rugs and textiles have existed in the Andean Region since Pre-Columbian times. Upon the arrival of the Spanish in the 15th century, the rug industry in the region rapidly expanded. Due to this increased demand, the Spanish colonizers began producing large textile workshops in the highlands. This was the beginning of large-scale carpet production in the Andes. Significantly widespread incorporation of traditional folklore and motifs particular to Ecuador into rug production. While there are not a lot of Ecuadorian rugs on the market, what they lack in numbers they surely make up for in beauty. See less