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Handwoven Zapotec Wool Area Rug with Mexican Motifs (2.5x5), "Phases of a Day"

Name: Handwoven Zapotec Wool Area Rug with Mexican Motifs (2.5x5), 'Phases of a Day'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 470172
Price: 397.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.00 (36 reviews)

Product ID: 470172

by Mario Chavez (36)

This wool area rug pulses with the heartbeat of Mexico's Zapotec heritage, splashing your floors with naturally dyed colors that dance across... more

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This wool area rug pulses with the heartbeat of Mexico's Zapotec heritage, splashing your floors with naturally dyed colors that dance across intricate motifs. Each thread tells a story in Mario Chavez's handwoven creation, culminating in delicate hand-knotted fringes that border both ends. Place it where dull spaces need transformation and watch your room gain new dimension and character.

1.46 kgs
3.2 lbs

80 cm L x 150 cm W
31.5" L x 59" W
Fringe: 10 cm L
Fringe: 3.9" L

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US/Imperial

100% wool
Dry in the shade
All natural dyes
Designed for floor use
Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Hand wash or machine wash in cold water
Made in Mexico
Certified and shipped by our office in Mexico
Product ID: 470172

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Mario Chavez

Mexico

Handwoven Zapotec rugs and handbags

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James

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Feb 20, 2025

“Beautiful Rug”

I have this on my bathroom floor. It is beautiful and practical, cozy to my bare feet and very durable.

Purchased Item Fine Lines, Hand Woven Grey and Ecru Wool Area Rug

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Lisa

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Sep 28, 2024

“beautiful rug”

Beautiful rug using commercial dyes.

Purchased Item Morning Stars, Zapotec Wool Rug 2 X 3 Hand Loomed in Mexico

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Jacquelyn

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May 21, 2023

“Bright and Cheery! Perfect!”

Exactly what I was looking for...a bright cheery rug to use beneath the barstools at my new kitchen island. The colors are perfect, exactly as pictured, and the craftsmanship is very nice. The wool is thick so I expect this rug will wear well. Couldnt be happier!

Purchased Item Summer Sky, Mexican Zapotec Rug (2.5x5)

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Every purchase from this artist has a profound impact on their livelihood and income.

Microcredit Financing

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.

Preserving Traditions

This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.

Covering Basic Needs

This artist striving to supporting their own or their family's basic needs and improve their livelihood.

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Meet the Artist

Mario Chavez Handwoven Zapotec rugs and handbags

(36)

"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."

Latest Update"In 2002, I began to export my handwoven designs with the your help. I always wanted to strengthen the Zapotec culture that I was... read more