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Product ID: 227505
"The patterns on this bedspread are inspired by the festive spirit of the people of Oaxaca," says Carmen Ruiz. She weaves the cotton bedspread on a traditional pedal loom with bands of ruby red and beige over the cotton's natural hue. The bedspread is finished by hand with tassels.
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I love the bedspread. the quality is wonderful but the color is way off. It is a RED not pink.
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I love wearing this, is absolutely gorgeous and I always get compliments!!
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These are very lightweight, appear as shown, and a bright addition to any table.
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You can find our zapotec cotton bedspread 'Sweet Oaxaca' (twin) by Carmen Ruiz in pillows & throws categories such as Hand Woven Bedspreads and Quilts and Cotton Bedspreads and Quilts. Enjoy exploring these sections for other Novica treasures.
Preserving Traditions
This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.
Enabling Education
This artist is currently supporting and providing for the education of their children, grandchildren, or children in their community, whether it be at the primary, secondary, or university level.
Job Creator
This artist positively impacts their community through job creation and provides jobs for 2 or more people.
Covering Basic Needs
This artist striving to supporting their own or their family's basic needs and improve their livelihood.
Empowering Women
The Women's Empowerment badge is awarded to female artisans or artisan groups that are led by women.
Profound Impact
Every purchase from this artist has a profound impact on their livelihood and income.
Microcredit Financing
Carmen Ruiz has received a $1500 microcredit loan with 0% interest.
"My parents taught me how to weave when I was 15 years old, and the first piece I worked on was a rebozo shawl, which I gave to my mom as a Mother's Day gift."
"I was born in the weaving town of Teotitlan, so it was natural for me to in weaving on the traditional loom. Zapotec is my first language and I... read more