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
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03/17/2021
"Stunning"





I?m so pleased with this purchase! The quality workmanship and talent shines through. I am very proud and happy to have this beautiful rug in my home. Even more stunning than a photo can convey.
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06/01/2020
"Brings the sunshine into my home"





How beautiful these pillow covers are! They are so well-made, and they are much thicker than I thought they would be. Such brilliant colors and design. Muchas gracias, Mr. Chavez, for bringing a little piece of sunshine into my home.
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Morning Star, Unique Mexican Geometric Wool Cushion Covers (Pair)
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05/14/2020
"Bedroom in Blues"





I love the artistic beauty of this rug. The pattern with the colors chosen of deep blue stars in the midnight skies take you away to a different world. The rug is skillfully made with a perfect weave tight and precise. I love it.
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Midnight Blue, Blue Geometric Zapotec Wool Area Rug (2.5x5)
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- This was a gift for: Myself
- Occasion: Mother's Day

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01/20/2020
"Excellent"





This was a gift. It was well received
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Verified Reviewer
12/18/2019
"A little bit of sunshine"





I love the Zapotec designs and vibrant colors and this little rug is a work of art. Its the first thing I look at in the morning and its a great way to start the day.
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12/15/2019
"Go everywhere bag."





This bag is the perfect size for every day use. Fits all my basic needs without being too big. Wears like iron. I have carried it 3 years through 4 seasons of weather. It still looks great. great quality wool.
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- Great everyday day
- For shopping, work, or school
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Your Purchase Makes a Difference!
Every purchase from this artist has a profound impact on their livelihood and income.
Mario Chavez has received 5 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $2000 and the most recent for $1900. Proceeds were used to increase the physical space of his workshop and hire additional weavers from his community, and also to purchase new looms and raw materials.
This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.
This artist striving to supporting their own or their family's basic needs and improve their livelihood.
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"One day I looked around and I could see we were surrounded by art, but people didn't value it enough and poverty was settling into our community."