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Striped Green Artisan Woven Authentic Wool Zapotec Area Rug, "Seasons in Green"
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Wide bands of green — olive green, forest green yellow-green and bottle green — flow across a beautiful accent rug. Woven by hand according to the millennial traditions of the Zapotec people, this design is the work of Alberto Ruiz and his wife.
Titled "Líneas del campo" in Spanish.
- 1.20 kgs
- 2.6 lbs
- 1.46 m L x 0.78 m W
- 4.8 ft. L x 2.6 ft. W
- Pile height: 0.4 cm H
- Pile height: 0.2" H
- 100% wool
- All natural dyes
- Designed for floor use
- Dry clean only
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Made in Mexico.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Mexico
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Jon
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03/21/2022
"A thing of beauty"
The colors, the design, the quality of workmanship, —exceptional.
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Eileen
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02/25/2022
"Gorgeous and vibrant."
A piece of art for the floor.
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Color Fiesta, Handmade Zapotec Wool Area Rug (2.5x5)
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Keri
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09/29/2021
"Stunning Vibrant Rug"
Cant wait to get this stunning masterpiece in my new den!
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Lee
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08/14/2021
"Gorgeous isnt good enough to describe this!"
I love this bag! It is a great size, sturdy construction and enough pockets inside to hold my phone, tissues and my kindle. With so many colors in it, it goes with so many things.
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- Entertaining
- Everyday use, travel
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Steven
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07/10/2021
"Fantastic!"
Really happy with this beautiful Indigenous craftsmanship !
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Steven
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07/10/2021
"Wonderful!"
Beautiful craftsmanship! Very pleased! Thanks!
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