Lucila Sifuentes Valderrama (Peruvian, b. 1964)...

Updated August 22, 2026

Pair of Monumental Huamachuco Crochet Fringe Tote Bags Master Huamachuco Textile Art. This exceptional pair of monumental handwoven crochet bags was created by acclaimed Huamachuco textile master <b>Lucila Sifuentes Valderrama</b>, one of Peru's most distinguished contemporary textile artists. Instantly recognizable for their exuberant multicolored fringe and richly woven geometric compositions, these remarkable bags have become the signature works for which the artist is best known, beautifully representing the textile traditions of Huamachuco in Peru's northern Andes. Entirely woven by hand using traditional crochet techniques, each bag demonstrates extraordinary technical precision and structural strength. Their dense handwoven construction produces a remarkably durable textile while preserving the warmth, flexibility, and character that only handmade fiber art can achieve. The dramatic fringe surrounding each piece creates movement, texture, and visual energy, transforming functional bags into striking works of collectible textile art. Although conceived as companion pieces, each bag possesses its own distinct artistic identity. The larger example presents a vibrant turquoise field enriched with bold geometric motifs in crimson, gold, white, violet, and black, while the companion bag displays a rich golden background accented by finely woven geometric ornament in deep blue, burgundy, and crimson. Together they form an outstanding pair that celebrates both the diversity and harmony of traditional Andean design. The intricate geometric motifs reflect generations of Huamachuco weaving traditions, where color, symmetry, and symbolic abstraction are combined to produce textiles of remarkable visual impact. Today these bags are admired not only for their practical use but also as outstanding examples of contemporary Peruvian folk art, sought after by collectors who appreciate authentic handmade textiles and Indigenous artistic traditions. Her distinctive fringe bags have become among her most recognizable artistic creations and are admired for their originality, exceptional craftsmanship, and unmistakable visual identity. <b>Works by the artist have previously been presented through auctions organized by the Museo de Arte de Lima (MALI).</b> <b>ARTIST</b> Lucila Sifuentes Valderrama (Huamachuco, La Libertad, Peru, b. 1964) is one of Peru's leading contemporary textile artists and a master weaver dedicated to preserving the traditional textile heritage of Huamachuco. Throughout her career she has specialized in creating richly woven crochet bags distinguished by vibrant colors, elaborate geometric compositions, and abundant decorative fringe, a style that has become closely associated with her artistic production. Her work has helped preserve one of northern Peru's most distinctive weaving traditions while introducing these remarkable textiles to collectors and cultural institutions in Peru and abroad. <b>PROVENANCE</b> Acquired directly f

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