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.
The material probably, made from Llama wool fibers (South American camel), is woven with unique technique, designs and drawings which are taken from Asian and Middle East kilims. These kilims also used as coverlets .
From point of quality view, Lama’s fibers are finer and tinier than sheep wools . They are not smeared with any kind of wool fat (lanolin-existing animal fat on the sheep skins).
The technique in Peruvian Kilims is using pairs and parallel warps and weft . Its designs and drawings are created by weaving the colored woofs between cream colored wraps.