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Mexican Zapotec Wool Area Rug (1.5x7), "Oaxaca Homeland"
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Oaxaca's warm sun illuminates mountain meadows washed by summer rain. Eliciting intricate motifs from virgin wool, Alberto Ruiz García and his wife craft this beautiful Zapotec rug on the handloom. They name the design "Mi tierra oaxaqueña" in Spanish.
Because each rug is individually woven, measurements could vary +/- 1 inch (3 cm).
- 0.94 kgs
- 2.1 lbs
- 2.04 m L x 0.4 m W
- 6.75 ft. L x 1.3 ft. W
- Pile height: 0.5 cm H
- Pile height: 0.2" H
- 100% wool
- All natural dyes
- Dry clean only
- Designed for floor use
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Made in Mexico.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Mexico
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Michael
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02/11/2021
"Perfect"
I bought this for a table runner it?s beautifully made and perfect for my use
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Jon
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03/21/2022
"A thing of beauty"
The colors, the design, the quality of workmanship, —exceptional.
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Eileen
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02/25/2022
"Gorgeous and vibrant."
A piece of art for the floor.
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Color Fiesta, Handmade Zapotec Wool Area Rug (2.5x5)
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Keri
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09/29/2021
"Stunning Vibrant Rug"
Cant wait to get this stunning masterpiece in my new den!
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Lee
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08/14/2021
"Gorgeous isnt good enough to describe this!"
I love this bag! It is a great size, sturdy construction and enough pockets inside to hold my phone, tissues and my kindle. With so many colors in it, it goes with so many things.
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- Entertaining
- Everyday use, travel
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Steven
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07/10/2021
"Fantastic!"
Really happy with this beautiful Indigenous craftsmanship !
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