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Woven Wool Cushion Cover from Mexico, "Starburst"
Mario Chávez selects a traditional Zapotec motif for this handsome cushion cover. Working in naturally dyed wool woven on the handloom, he sets golden starbursts on crimson fields. The cover features a slot opening to insert the cushion.
Because each piece is individually woven, measurements could vary +/- 1 inch (3 cm).
- 0.25 kgs
- 0.6 lbs
- 40 cm L x 40 cm W
- 15.75" L x 15.75" W
- 100% wool
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Dry clean only
- Features a zipper closure
- Cushion(s) not included
- Made in Mexico.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Mexico
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Rachel
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08/18/2021
"Colourful Cushion Cover"
Great size, colour and easy care. Our cat enjoys it too!
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Starburst, Woven Wool Cushion Cover from Mexico
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Joanne
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10/15/2021
"Absolutely beautiful!"
The pattern is exquisite and the colors so deep and true. I feel as though we have museum-quality artwork in our home and I thank Sr. Chavez for sharing his talents.
Best Uses
- They are beautiful accents with darker leather furniture
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Starburst, Woven Wool Cushion Cover from Mexico
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Brent
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06/04/2022
"Would like to have a matching throw(blanket)"
I have this rug, a larger one of the same pattern, and 4 matching pillow covers. I would like to have matching throw for the couch.
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Edward
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01/11/2022
"Nearly exact same size as top of nightstand"
Beautiful nightstand topper. Protective glass nightstand topper will make it last even longer.
Best Uses
- nightstand
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Edward
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12/23/2021
"Perfect size for nightstand"
Perfect size for nightstand.
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Teotitlan Pride, All Wool Hand Loomed Table Mat from Oaxaca
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Barbara
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12/22/2021
"Perfect pillows for our home in the Southwest!"
Love the color, design and weaving of these pillows. Holding up beautifully!
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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.
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