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Multicolored Zapotec Wool Rug, "Waves of Dawn"
Undulating colors weave vibrant energy into this Zapotec rug by Mario Chávez. He preserves a millenary tradition by working with genuine wool that is dyed with natural pigments and woven on a traditional loom.
- 1.26 kgs
- 2.8 lbs
- 1.5 m L x 0.8 m W
- 4.9 ft. L x 2.6 ft. W
- Fringe: 9 cm H
- Fringe: 3.5" H
- 100% wool
- Dry clean only
- All natural dyes
- 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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Jacquelyn
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05/21/2023
"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!
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Atticus
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12/05/2022
"Six Mario Chavez covers now grace a long couch"
Really lovely colors and patterns.
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Traditional Diamonds in Green, Avocado Green Star Motif Wool Cushion Covers (Pair)
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Atticus
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12/05/2022
"Beautiful cushion covers"
I ve purchased six cushion covers by Mario Chavez. Beautiful colors and expertly crafted.
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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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Profound Impact
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.
Covering Basic Needs
This artist striving to supporting their own or their family's basic needs and improve their livelihood.
Write a review"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
