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Zapotec wool rug (4.5x6.5), "Scarlet Seashells"

Name: Zapotec wool rug (4.5x6.5), 'Scarlet Seashells'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 183423
Price: 787.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.00 (36 reviews)

Product ID: 183423

by Mario Chavez (36)

Working with rich shades of red, Mario Chávez combines scarlet with rose and crimson. This dazzling handloomed rug invokes the sea with shell motifs... more

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Working with rich shades of red, Mario Chávez combines scarlet with rose and crimson. This dazzling handloomed rug invokes the sea with shell motifs inspired by pre-Hispanic art. Concentric crosses complete a modern heirloom. The artisan names the design Cálido caracol in Spanish.

Because each piece is individually woven, measurements could vary +/- 1 inch (3 cm).

2.85 kgs
6.3 lbs

2 m L x 1.3 m W
6.5 ft. L x 4.3 ft. W
Pile height: 0.5 cm H
Pile height: 0.2" H

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100% wool
Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
All natural dyes
Dry clean only
Designed for floor use
Made in Mexico
Certified and shipped by our office in Mexico
Product ID: 183423

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Mario Chavez

Mexico

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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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Atticus

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Dec 05, 2022

“Six Mario Chavez covers now grace a long couch”

Really lovely colors and patterns.

Purchased Item Traditional Diamonds in Green, Avocado Green Star Motif Wool Cushion Covers (Pair)

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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.

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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