Multicolored Handwoven Geometric 2.5 x 5 Zapotec Area Rug, "Oaxaca Diamond"
One of Oaxaca's most famous crafts — and there are many — is the handwoven Zapotec wool rugs. The best of these feature dyeing with plants and minerals. An example is this area rug in a traditional geometric design by master weaver Porfirio Gutierrez. He works on a traditional handloom.
- 1.12 kgs
- 2.5 lbs
- 0.8 m L x 1.53 m W
- 2.62 ft. L x 5 ft. W
- Fringe: 1 cm L
- Fringe: 0.4" L
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"I create color from natural materials. My dyes and my weavings are respected and I am famous for them — they have made me an ambassador for the Zapotec community. Through my art, I share my passion, my legacy and my culture with the world."
Porfirio Gutiérrez has dedicated his life to revitalizing traditional Zapotec dye techniques through masterful and innovative textiles. He has been... read more