A diamond blazes at the heart of this Zapotec rug conjuring images of ancient civilizations and their enigmatic artistry. Gregorio Ruiz preserves tradition by weaving this piece on a rustic loom. Pure virgin wool is dyed using organic extracts such as the cochineal insect or moss. The Aztecs admired the Zapotec's richly colored weaves and demanded the payment of tribute in the form of cloth thus encouraging a textile legacy that now enjoys world... (Read More)

Price: $889.95

Dancing diamonds in joyous colors capture the spirit of Oaxaca's Guelaguetza dance. A Zapotec word meaning "offering " it was originally applied to the harvest celebrations. Gregorio Ruiz weaves a bold and beautiful rug in the traditional Zapotec style. Titled "Guelaguetza" in the Zapotec language. Because each rug is individually woven on handlooms measurements could vary +/- 5 cm (2 in).

Price: $199.95

The grandeur of Zapotec design and textile tradition is embodied in this imposing tapestry hand-loomed in pure wool by Gregorio Ruiz. The astounding symmetrical pattern is known as "Eye of God" and is woven in warm shades of russet grey and gold. It is a tribute to the profoundly symbolic color tradition of the ancient Zapotec artisans and makes for a vibrant and stylish accessory to grace any home interior.

Price: $74.95

Misty colors conjure the magic of the sierra in the rain. Dancing on bands of ivory intricate diamonds center a field of ivory framed by elements from ancient temples. Gregorio Ruiz Lopez presents a beautiful wool rug that carries the heritage of his people. Titled "Rombo Central" in Spanish. Because each rug is individually woven on handlooms measurements could vary +/- 5 cm.

Price: $292.95

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 traditional loom.

Price: $49.95

Gregorio Ruíz travels the artistic path of his Zapotec ancestors as he dyes wool threads. Confident he has replicated the lush green hue of the Oaxaca sierra he sets to weave a magnificent runner featuring glyphs in red and black as he works on a traditional hand loom.

Price: $58.95

Shading from coffee and tan to ochre and gold earth tones reveal their innate splendor in this exquisite rug. Sunlight plays across the design while clouds cast blue shadows in an elegant handloomed masterpiece. Gregorio Ruiz Lopez takes his inspiration from the world around him for this piece named "Rayas Tierra" in Spanish. Because each rug is individually woven by hand measurements could vary +/- 5 cm.

Price: $292.95

Precisely woven in fiery colors this rug depicts a God's eye a motif that refers to the four cardinal points of the universe. Ruiz weaves a superb example of traditional Zapotec weaving arts. He works with virgin wool for this textile masterpiece. Titled "Ojo de Dios" in Spanish. Because each rug is individually woven on handlooms measurements could vary +/- 5 cm (2 in).

Price: $79.95

Like lightning fiery colors form starbursts that emerge from mountain mist. Gregorio Ruiz weaves a bold and beautiful rug in the traditional Zapotec style. He works with virgin wool on a handloom for this masterpiece. Because each rug is individually woven on handlooms measurements could vary +/- 5 cm (2 in). Titled "Con Tres Diamantes" in Spanish.

Price: $99.95