bord•er•line | Central School Project, Bisbee AZ | October 2026
Original hand-woven work. Ships from Bisbee, Arizona.

Fernando Serrano
San Jose Peak

2026 | Hand-woven wool tapete

Dimensions
3' × 5' | 36" × 60" | 91 × 152 cm

Weight
5 lbs | 2.27 kg

Materials
100% wool, hand-woven on cotton warp

About the artist
Fernando Serrano is a multidisciplinary artist based in Bisbee, Arizona. Raised in Naco, Sonora, he found weaving through metalsmithing - he studied silversmithing at Instituto Allende in 2021, and in 2025 wove his first tapete there on master weaver Agapito’s loom. His work moves between wool and Mylar - the warmth of human labor held against the cold surfaces of borders and institutions. His work is held in the private collection of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. He is also the founder of Border Loomers, a free bilingual community weaving initiative. bord•er•line marks the culmination of his 2025-2026 Assembling Voices Fellowship at Columbia University’s Incite Institute.

Proceeds from each sale support Border Loomers’ free community weaving program and Central School Project’s mission to bring art to the Bisbee community.

Piece 7 of 12 | Fernando Serrano collection | centralschoolproject.org

San Jose Peak

$2,200.00

Quantity

These tapetes are handwoven from natural wool using traditional techniques. To preserve their color and structure:

Keep out of direct sunlight for extended periods - prolonged UV exposure will fade natural dyes over time.

Avoid high-humidity or damp spaces; wool can hold moisture and is prone to mildew if not allowed to breathe.

Dust gently with a soft brush or low-suction vacuum (with a screen attachment) rather than shaking or beating.

Rotate periodically if displayed flat or on a floor to avoid uneven wear.

For spills, blot immediately - do not rub. Spot clean with a mild wool-safe detergent and cool water only.

Do not machine wash or dry clean unless advised by a professional textile conservator.

Store rolled (not folded) with acid-free tissue if not on display, to prevent permanent creasing.

Handmade with natural materials, these pieces carry the character of their process - slight irregularities in tension, color, or texture are part of the weaving tradition and not defects.

San Jose Peak

Care instructions wool tapetes: