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Geometric Zapotec Wool Area Rug from Mexico (2x3.5), "Greca Tradition"
Handwoven of wool on the telar de pedal, or floor loom, this Mexican rug carries on the tradition of Zapotec handicrafts. Alfredo Ruiz gives the rug multicolored geometric patterns, complete with greca spirals. Elegant fringes complete the rug at the corners.
- 0.74 kgs
- 1.6 lbs
- 1.04 m L x 0.6 m W
- 3.42 ft. L x 2 ft. W
- Pile height: 0.6 cm H
- Pile height: 0.2" H
- Fringe: 11.2 cm L
- Fringe: 4.4" L
- 100% wool
- Dry clean or hand wash
- All natural dyes
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Dry flat in the shade
- Made in Mexico.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Mexico
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