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Irene Ruiz
Handwoven rugs in Mexico
"I don't use any chemicals because I want to contribute to the preservation of the environment and our planet. I make the colours from natural elements such as leaves, seeds and flowers."
Hola! I was born and raised in Teotitlan del Valle, home of the legendary Zapotec rugs. It's a beautiful place and I have fond memories of growing up with my five siblings and parents, all of them... read more
Featured customer reviews for Irene Ruiz - Read all reviews
Bonnie 10/22/2021
Colorful and beautifully made
joanne 04/30/2022
Lovely table runner
18 items by Irene Ruiz
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Lines of Life
Handwoven Wool Zapotec Area Rug from Mexico (4x7.5)
Lines of Life, Handwoven Wool Zapotec Area Rug from Mexico (4x7.5)
Irene Ruiz
Bold stripes in black on natural bring a lively energy into any home. By Mexican artisan Irene Ruiz, this Zapotec area rug is handwoven of wool on a traditional loom, each yarn carefully implemented.... read more$488.54CAD$439.24CADArtist: Irene Ruiz
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Sunset Glow
Hand Loomed Sunset Colors Area Rug (4x7.5)
Sunset Glow, Hand Loomed Sunset Colors Area Rug (4x7.5)
Irene Ruiz
Preserving the traditions of centuries, Irene Ruiz crafts this stunning area rug. She works in a traditional Zapotec loom yet gives her design a contemporary theme. The red, orange and yellow rug is... read more$510.61CAD$459CADArtist: Irene Ruiz
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Magical Copalitilla Waterfall
Authentic Zapotec Blue Wool Area Rug (2x3.5)
Magical Copalitilla Waterfall, Authentic Zapotec Blue Wool Area Rug (2x3.5)
Irene Ruiz
Known for its magical beauty, the Copalitilla Waterfall inspires the design of this Zapotec rug. Irene Ruiz uses natural dyes for the palette of rich blue and warm brown hues with red accents. She... read more$181.56CAD$162.68CADArtist: Irene Ruiz
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Stars in the Sky
Authentic Artisan Handwoven Zapotec Blue Wool Rug 4 x 6.5
Stars in the Sky, Authentic Artisan Handwoven Zapotec Blue Wool Rug 4 x 6.5
Irene Ruiz
Working on a traditional loom, Irene Ruiz conjures a deep blue sky filled with twinkling stars. She weaves with ancient Zapotec techniques, employing natural dyes derived from native plants to create... read more$503.58CAD$453.19CADArtist: Irene Ruiz
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Zapotec Spectrum
Multicolored Hand Loomed Wool Area Rug (4x6.5)
Zapotec Spectrum, Multicolored Hand Loomed Wool Area Rug (4x6.5)
Irene Ruiz
Artisan Irene Ruiz in Mexico uses time-honored Zapotec methods to create her beautiful rugs. The wool is colored only with dyes made from natural local materials, and the rugs are woven on a... read more$539.70CAD$485.73CADArtist: Irene Ruiz
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Fire in the Sky
Zapotec Hand Woven Red Wool Area Rug 4x6
Fire in the Sky, Zapotec Hand Woven Red Wool Area Rug 4x6
Irene Ruiz
Irene Ruiz conjures a fiery Mexican sky filled with twinkling stars. She weaves virgin wool on the handloom with traditional Zapotec techniques, employing natural dyes derived from native plants.$411.29CAD$369.52CADArtist: Irene Ruiz
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Nature's Rainbow
Artisan Crafted Zapotec Wool Rug with Natural Dyes (2.6x5)
Nature's Rainbow, Artisan Crafted Zapotec Wool Rug with Natural Dyes (2.6x5)
Irene Ruiz
Zapotec artisan Irene Ruiz celebrates her community's artistic legacy with this colorful wool rug. She prepares the dyes herself with a variety of natural sources, some of which grow wild near her... read more$255.80CAD$230.08CADArtist: Irene Ruiz
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Zapotec Sky
Zapotec wool rug (2x3)
Zapotec Sky, Zapotec wool rug (2x3)
Irene Ruiz
Shading from blue to black and grey, wide bands of colour evoke the Oaxaca sky. Irene Ruiz takes her inspiration from nature, creating this heirloom rug on the handloom. She names it named... read more$103.32CAD$92.95CADArtist: Irene Ruiz
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Wine and Sunshine
Handwoven Multi-Color Zapotec Wool Table Runner
Wine and Sunshine, Handwoven Multi-Color Zapotec Wool Table Runner
Irene Ruiz
Wide bands of burgundy border this petite Zapotec Table runner. By Irene Ruiz, the charming design is crafted of handwoven wool, colored with herbal dyes. Sunny shades of yellow and orange mingle with... read more$88.27CAD$79.38CADArtist: Irene Ruiz
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Subtle Amber
Handwoven Zapotec Amber Brown Wool Rug with Purple Accents
Subtle Amber, Handwoven Zapotec Amber Brown Wool Rug with Purple Accents
Irene Ruiz
Meticulously woven by hand, this Zapotec rug is the work of Irene Ruiz. She creates a subtle variegated effect in amber brown wool with diminutive accents in imperial purple. The design takes its... read more$181.56CAD$162.68CADArtist: Irene Ruiz
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Oaxacan Blocks
Black and Pale Taupe Colorblock Wool Cushion Cover
Oaxacan Blocks, Black and Pale Taupe Colorblock Wool Cushion Cover
Irene Ruiz
Mexico's Irene Ruiz designs this beautiful cushion cover, which is crafted from soft wool that has been dyed with all-natural pigments made from local materials. The cushion cover is woven by hand on... read more$71.22CAD$63.90CADArtist: Irene Ruiz
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Highland Honey
Amber Colored All Wool Area Rug (4x6.5)
Highland Honey, Amber Colored All Wool Area Rug (4x6.5)
Irene Ruiz
Mexico's Irene Ruiz upholds ancient traditions by weaving this area rug on a pedal loom using wool that has been tinted with all-natural dyes. She uses local materials like walnut bark, cochineal, and... read more$426.34CAD$383.46CADArtist: Irene Ruiz
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Sepia Lake
Brown and Gold Hand Loomed Wool Area Rug (2.5x3)
Sepia Lake, Brown and Gold Hand Loomed Wool Area Rug (2.5x3)
Irene Ruiz
Raised by a family of weavers in the state of Oaxaca, Mexican artisan Irene Ruiz has been immersed in the Zapotec weaving tradition since childhood. Ruiz uses pure wool and all-natural dyes to crafts... read more$204.64CAD$183.59CADArtist: Irene Ruiz
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Waves
All Wool Area Rug in Blue Shades (4x6.5)
Waves, All Wool Area Rug in Blue Shades (4x6.5)
Irene Ruiz
The myriad blues of the seven seas combine in this beautiful contemporary area rug from Mexico's Irene Ruiz. The artisan works on a traditional loom, using wool that has been tinted with all-natural... read more$510.61CAD$459CADArtist: Irene Ruiz
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Clear Zapotec Skies
Blue and Orchid Zapotec Wool Shoulder Bag
Clear Zapotec Skies, Blue and Orchid Zapotec Wool Shoulder Bag
Irene Ruiz
By Irene Ruiz, this charming handbag is crafted of handwoven wool, colored with herbal dyes. Clear shades of blue, pink and violet evoke the sky. Fully lined, the purse opens to reveal a convenient... read more$78.24CAD$69.71CADArtist: Irene Ruiz
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Oaxacan Stripes
Striped All Wool Black and Light Taupe Cushion Cover
Oaxacan Stripes, Striped All Wool Black and Light Taupe Cushion Cover
Irene Ruiz
Irene Ruiz in Mexico designs this beautiful cushion cover, which is crafted from soft wool that has been dyed with all-natural pigments made from local materials. The cushion cover is woven by hand on... read more$71.22CAD$63.90CADArtist: Irene Ruiz
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Fiesta in Teotitlan
Multicolor Zapotec Wool Shoulder Bag
Fiesta in Teotitlan, Multicolor Zapotec Wool Shoulder Bag
Irene Ruiz
By Irene Ruiz, this charming handbag is crafted of handwoven wool, colored with herbal dyes. Sunny shades of lime green, magenta, turquoise and violet evoke a Mexican fiesta. Fully lined, the purse... read more$65.20CAD$51.63CADArtist: Irene Ruiz
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Cycles of Life
Mexican Geometric on Brown Zapotec Wool Area Rug (2.5x5)
Cycles of Life, Mexican Geometric on Brown Zapotec Wool Area Rug (2.5x5)
Irene Ruiz
Shading from blue and green to orange and gold, ornate motifs alternate with tan to exalt their innate splendor. Irene Ruiz takes her inspiration from nature, creating this heirloom rug according to... read more$219.69CAD$197.54CADArtist: Irene Ruiz
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joanne
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04/30/2022
"Lovely table runner"
Beautifully detailed table runner. Excellent craftsmanship! I would recommend Irene Ruiz.
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Deborah
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01/29/2022
"Waterfall WOW!"
Gorgeous!!!!! Wish it was available in a longer size! Thank you Irene Ruiz!
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Ann
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10/29/2021
"Beautiful As Wall Tapestry"
Colors are combined very nicely and the pattern is really interesting. Love it!
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My Magical Oaxaca, Hand Woven Wool Zapotec Runner Rug (2x6.5)
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Bonnie
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10/22/2021
"Colorful and beautifully made"
This rug is true to the colors in the pictures and is perfect for my living room - just as I had hoped. Its colorful and eyecatching without taking over the room altogether. A perfect centerpiece.
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Juchitan Fiesta, 4 x 7 Colorful Handwoven Zapotec Wool Rug from Mexico
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Anne
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08/01/2021
"Delighted"
We love our Irene Ruiz pieces of art! These rugs are soft on the feet and a beautiful soft blue--the very best of Oaxacan artisanship!
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Anne
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08/01/2021
"Beautiful Art"
I am thrilled with the work of Irene Ruiz. This is an exceptionally well made Oaxacan rug. I love the true color and the soft wool under my toes.
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Blue Sea, Hand Crafted Blue Wool Rug (2x3)
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