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Zapotec Rug (3x5), "Paths of Life"

Name: Zapotec Rug (3x5), 'Paths of Life'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 139061
Price: 489.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.00 (36 reviews)

Product ID: 139061

by Mario Chavez (36)

Vibrant symbols of a culture rich in art and mysticism, four diamonds appear in Zapotec cosmogony as the "eye of God." Each angle represents... more

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Vibrant symbols of a culture rich in art and mysticism, four diamonds appear in Zapotec cosmogony as the "eye of God." Each angle represents the cardinal points, the paths of life. The center leads to one's inner self. Mario Chavez recreates Zapotec artistry with virgin wool and natural dyes, creating a mesmerizing rug in shades of green, red and warm brown.

1.32 kgs
2.9 lbs

1.5 m L x 0.8 m W
4.9 ft. L x 2.6 ft. W

Metric

US/Imperial

100% wool
Dry clean only
Made in Mexico
Certified and shipped by our office in Mexico
Product ID: 139061

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Mario Chavez

Mexico

Handwoven Zapotec rugs and handbags

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Patricia

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Jun 17, 2016

“Colorful!!”

Very nice rug. Has gotten a ton of use and is still in great shape

Colorful Any room

Purchased Item Paths of Life, Zapotec Rug (3x5)

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Carl

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Mar 26, 2019

“Magnificant!”

I couldnt be happier with the rug. It is beautiful; the colours are warm and subtle; its strongly made; it arrived in no time at all.

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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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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.

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

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