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Zapotec Handwoven Blue Wool Cushion Cover, "Sky of Oaxaca"
Precisely handwoven on a traditional Zapotec loom, this beautiful blue cushion cover features diminutive red dots. Alberto Ruiz works in wool, colored with natural dyes, to create this original design. The plain cotton back features a slot opening to insert the cushion.
- 0.26 kgs
- 0.6 lbs
- 39.5 cm L x 39 cm W
- 15.5" L x 15.25" W
- 100% wool, cotton back
- Cushion(s) not included
- All natural dyes
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Dry clean or hand wash in cold water
- Made in Mexico.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Mexico
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Stephanie
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05/18/2019
"Beautiful Design and Workmanship"
This pillow is beautiful. The colors are rich and the quality of the workmanship is outstanding.
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- Decoration and Back Support
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Sky of Oaxaca, Zapotec Handwoven Blue Wool Cushion Cover
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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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Microcredit Financing
Alberto Ruiz has received 6 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $2900 and the most recent for $5000. Proceeds were used to invest in wool and also be able to offer work to his artisan friends and neighbors.
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Alberto Ruiz Traditional handwoven Zapotec rugs and accessories
Write a review"I especially like diamond motifs, as they represent a kind of maguey coat of arms seen at Monte Albán. They exemplify my Zapotec heritage."
"Hola! My name is Alberto Ruiz García and I'm from a town in Oaxaca dedicated to weaving. I am the fourth generation of my family to practise this... read more
