Guarda Pampa

Historically, the Indians known as ‘mapuches’ were the first known crafters or ‘weavers of the loom’. These elaborate weaves called ‘guard pampa’ created beautiful fabrics which are not only traditional but served a very important function. These weaves indicated hierarchy and the various thread colors depicted much more. For example, black was associated with nobility and red referred to blood or the bravery of a solider. Most often the traditional pampa weaves are made up of geometric designs using staggered crosses, rhombuses and double triangle shapes. These patterns were to mimic the vast mountain ranges surrounding the pampas grasslands throughout Argentina.

Due to the complexity and time to elaborate these boards with these patterns, I am currently only making them as per request.

Generally, the dark portion of the guarda pampa is walnut, and the clear one is maple.