Olga Fisch “Indio” Folklore Hand-Made Wool Rug, 5' × 3'3", Signed View Watchlist >
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Olga Fisch “Indio” Folklore Hand-Made Wool Rug, 5' × 3'3", Signed
This hand-made wool rug by Olga Fisch—the visionary Hungarian-Ecuadorian artist who founded the celebrated Folklore workshop in Quito in the 1940s—beautifully reflects her mission to blend modernist design with the vibrant traditions of the Andean highlands. The piece features the iconic “Indio” pattern, a composition inspired by daily village life: stylized figures carrying vessels, a llama companion, and native agave plants rendered in rich earth and jewel tones. Fisch’s unmistakable woven signature appears in the lower right corner, and the original Folklore label remains intact on the reverse.
Fisch’s rugs are admired for their cultural storytelling, their Bauhaus-inflected geometry, and the exceptional craftsmanship of Ecuadorian weavers she championed for decades. This example, woven in pure wool with a dense, tactile pile, exemplifies the artistry that has made her textiles enduring collectors’ favorites and museum-held works.
A wonderfully expressive piece—ideal as a floor accent or displayed as a textile artwork—this rug offers both visual warmth and documented heritage.
CONDITION
In excellent condition with no remarkable damage. Wool pile is even and vibrant, and edges are clean, showing only minimal signs of careful handling.
DIMENSIONS
5' × 3'3"
