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Product ID: 138640

 

2.6 ft. W x 4.9 ft. L

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Weight:  2.9 lbs

 

100% wool

Dry clean only

All natural dyes

Designed for floor use

 

Ships from USA.




Zapotec wool rug, 'Mind Labyrinth' (2.5x5)

A master of the Zapotec's intricate traditional motifs, Mario Chávez demonstrates his eye for modern design. Simple and dramatic, bright rectangles invite the eye into a minimalist labyrinth. Brown and black lend depth to this elegant rug. Titled "Laberinto Zapoteco" in Spanish.

Because each rug is individually woven, measurements could vary +/- 3 cm (1.1 in).
Your Price: $142.95
Retail Value: $282.95 (You save 49%)
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Mario Chavez

"My name is Mario Chávez Gutiérrez and according to legend, the Lord of the Universe descended in the village where I was born. His mission was to make art flourish in the region, and let the loom recreate the beauty of the universe. That's why I called my workshop Teotl – tlan, because in the Náhuatl language it means "House of God."

"I come from a family of weavers – it is a legacy I inherited from my great-grandfather. Nowadays, my designs in wool are innovative, somewhat different to those of my great-grandfather. One day I looked around and I could see we were surrounded by art, but people didn't value it enough and poverty ...

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