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Hand Woven Zapotec Wool Area Rug (5x8), "Sunset Stars"
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After carding the wool and coloring it with natural dyes, Alfredo Ruiz weaves this large heavy rug. He finds inspiration in the stars that appear as the sunset sky turns into night over the Oaxaca sierra. Like many in his family, Ruiz weaves the red and blue rug on a traditional pedal loom.
- 4.22 kgs
- 9.3 lbs
- 2.4 m L x 1.5 m W
- 7.75 ft. L x 4.9 ft. W
- Fringe: 0.5 cm H
- Fringe: 0.2" H
- 100% wool
- Dry in the shade
- Eco-Friendly: colored with organic dyes
- Hand wash separately in cold water
- Made in Mexico.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Mexico
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Morelos
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08/23/2020
"Beautiful"
Great product. Beautiful piece.
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Sunset Stars, Hand Woven Zapotec Wool Area Rug (5x8)
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Alice22
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11/17/2017
"Perfect for our living room"
Weve been looking for just the right accent rug for our rustic mountain home in Colorado. This rug is beautiful and we couldnt be happier with it. Its rich colors and happy feel are perfect. We love it!
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Michael
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02/21/2022
"Stunning!"
The workmanship is excellent. The colors are striking. This is a treasured addition to our home we will cherish and enjoy for years.
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- Accent piece
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Cochineal Red, Wool Area Rug Dyed with Natural Pigments from Oaxaca
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Jennifer
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12/27/2021
"Stunning rug"
This rug is placed at my front door. The colors are true to the picture and the quality is awesome! I am super happy with this product.
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Sabina
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09/01/2021
"Love it!"
This rug helps mark out my artistic workspace in my large living room/studio. I love its bright yet earthy natural dye-based colours and both I and my friend agrees—it feels great beneath bare feet!
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Dramatic Mexican Sun, Eco Friendly Handwoven Virgin Wool Zapotec Rug (5x8)
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Steven
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04/03/2021
"Another wonderful piece!"
I find all this artist work wonderful!
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This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.
Microcredit Financing
Alfredo Ruiz has received 3 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $1500 and the most recent for $2400. Proceeds were used to purchase wool, natural dyes, and new looms for his rugs.
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