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The colors of the sky, sea, and earth surround mystical diamond-stars, unique to Zapotec cosmogony. They represent the four cardinal points and their life energies. Gregorio Ruíz dyes the wool threads prior to weavings this attractive rug on a...
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Maize is the staff of life in Mesoamerica, and Mario Chávez depicts a flourishing corn plant in a nocturnal milpa, or corn field. Bright birds perch amid the verdant foliage to sing of the harvest to come. Woven on the handloom of naturally tinted...
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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...
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Like tongues of fire, lightning streaks across a background of ardent red. Alberto Ruiz weaves a bold design in virgin wool. Named "Unión de Diamantes" in Spanish, the traditional Zapotec rug is created on the handloom and takes its fiery colors from...
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Morning stars bring radiant light in a hand-woven Zapotec rug by Mario Chávez. He works on a traditional loom with wool that is dyed with natural pigments. The rug classic frieze patterns believed to symbolize the sea waves.
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Streaking across a glowing background, swift arrows bring bright colors to this design. Bands of emerald evoke the verdant summer sierra, while stylized diamonds center this bright rug. Alberto Ruiz García and his wife weave a beautiful Zapotec rug on...
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Woven by hand, this handsome rug features fish in fiesta colors. Alberto Ruiz García and his wife create bright mirror images in virgin wool. Red stripes border the forest green area rug named "Danza Acuática" in Spanish. Because each rug is...
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Glowing like embers, this rug depicts the traditional Zapotec diamond motif. Cool paths of blue lead across the fiery fields. Woven on the handloom, this rug exemplifies the craftsmanship of the Ruiz Bazán Family. The artisans use virgin wool to create...
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Arrows streak across fields of glowing yellow as Mario Chávez weaves bold images in fiery colors. Surrounded by red stars, sunbursts inhabit the central field of this radiant design. The rug named "Arpones" in Spanish is hand-woven of virgin wool...
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I was inspired by the bright colors that are displayed around my village on a feast day," says Mario Chávez. He obtains the vibrant colors form natural dyes before weaving the wool rug on a traditional loom. Chávez incorporates legendary Zapotec...
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Sun colors blaze across the handloom as Mario Chávez creates this extraordinary rug. Working in virgin wool, he weaves colorful medallions in green, orange, red and green. Bands of bright motifs frame them as they glow on a golden background. Titled...
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Inspired by ancient designs hewn in stone, Alberto Ruiz García replicates Zapotec archeology with this rug. The intricate central motif is inspired by the maguey plant that flourishes in the sierra. Bands of fretwork adorn this brilliant handloomed rug...
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Centering a crimson shield, a golden sky hosts twinkling stars. Alberto Ruiz weaves a spectacular design, interpreted in virgin wool. The Zapotec rug is handloomed with Ruiz's own distinctive style. Titled "Destellos Zapotecos" in Spanish. Because each...
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Stunning red underscores a black frieze, disarming the viewer with the strength of its design. The detailed patterns that adorn the monumental pyramids of Monte Alban, Oaxaca, serve as inspiration for this rug by Alberto Ruiz. Woven on a handloom, the...
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