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Artisan Crafted Red Wool Area Rug with Birds (2x3.5), "Scarlet Staff of Life"
Maize is the staff of life in Mesoamerica, and Mario Chávez depicts a flourishing corn plant as a motive for joy. Bright birds perch amid the leaves to sing of the harvest to come. Woven on the handloom with naturally tinted wool, this accent rug is an elegant example of Zapotec weaving. The artisan names his design Árbol de la vida en rojo in Spanish.
Because each piece is individually woven, measurements could vary +/- 1 inch (3 cm).
- 0.64 kgs
- 1.4 lbs
- 1.06 m L x 0.6 m W
- 3.5 ft. L x 2 ft. W
- Pile height: 0.5 cm H
- Pile height: 0.2" H
- 100% wool
- Dry clean only
- All natural dyes
- Designed for floor use
- 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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Atticus
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12/05/2022
"Six Mario Chavez covers now grace a long couch"
Really lovely colors and patterns.
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Atticus
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12/05/2022
"Beautiful cushion covers"
I ve purchased six cushion covers by Mario Chavez. Beautiful colors and expertly crafted.
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Brent
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06/04/2022
"Would like to have a matching throw(blanket)"
I have this rug, a larger one of the same pattern, and 4 matching pillow covers. I would like to have matching throw for the couch.
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Edward
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01/11/2022
"Nearly exact same size as top of nightstand"
Beautiful nightstand topper. Protective glass nightstand topper will make it last even longer.
Best Uses
- nightstand
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Edward
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12/23/2021
"Perfect size for nightstand"
Perfect size for nightstand.
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Teotitlan Pride, All Wool Hand Loomed Table Mat from Oaxaca
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Barbara
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12/22/2021
"Perfect pillows for our home in the Southwest!"
Love the color, design and weaving of these pillows. Holding up beautifully!
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Starlight, Zapotec wool cushion covers (Pair)
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