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2 ft. W x 3.3 ft. L

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Weight:  1.5 lbs

 

100% wool

Dry clean only

All natural dyes

Designed for floor use

 

Ships from NOVICA Office in Mexico.




Zapotec wool rug, 'Six Suns' (2x3.5)

Appearing in pairs, the sun is an intricate diamond radiating horizontal sunbeams. Mario Chávez depicts the medallions in a hand-loomed accent rug. A traditional Zapotec textile art, this beautiful piece is woven with a woolen palette of red, black and white.

Because each rug is individually woven, measurements could vary +/- 5 cm.
Your Price: $72.95
Retail Value: $153.95 (You save 53%)
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Mario Chavez

"...I could see we were surrounded by art, but people didn't value it enough and poverty was settling into our community."
"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. ...

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Our first order from Novica arrived today, a pair of Starburst pillow covers made by Mario Chavez. They are so beautiful! The colors are incredibly vivid and rich and the pillow covers are well made. ...

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