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4.9 ft. W x 2.6 ft. H

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Weight:  0.6 lbs

 

100% wool

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Zapotec wool rug, 'Earth' (3x5)

Arresting zigzag designs nestled in rust hues embellish this wool rug by the Ruiz Bazan Family. The wool used is obtained from local farmers and tinted with naturally extracted dyes, resulting in harmonious color variations. Elaborated by hand on a loom, this piece reveals weaving techniques dating back to pre-Hispanic times. Fusing tradition with style, the woven artwork is a stunning example of Zapotec artistry.
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Ruiz Bazan Family

Ruiz Bazan Family

"Our family has been weaving Zapotec-style rugs for many generations, dedicating ourselves purely to this process."
"Our family has been weaving Zapotec-style rugs for many generations, dedicating ourselves purely to this process. We purchase wool from a farmer nearby and dye it with natural dyes collected from native plants, some of which we find at the morning marketplace. Some of the plant dyes we grow ourselves, including small flowers that contain a very strong pigment.

"We are all involved in every aspect of weaving, from washing the raw wool when it arrives at shearing time, to carding it carefully and dyeing it in many beautiful ...

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