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Zapotec wool tote bag, "Sun of Life"
Inspired by the rich textile legacy of his homeland, Mario Chávez designs a versatile tote for today's fashions. He weaves it with wool previously dyed with natural pigments, replicating traditional Zapotec patterns on the hand loom. The bag's lined interior features a pocket. The bag travels on sleek leather handles.
The use of natural dyes may cause slight variations in hue. This hand crafted item may vary slightly in size.
- 0.38 kgs
- 0.8 lbs
- Bag: 30 cm L x 40 cm W
- Bag: 11.75" L x 15.75" W
- Handle(s): 59 cm L x 1.5 cm W
- Handle(s): 23" L x 0.6" W
- 100% wool, natural dyes and leather handles. Polyester lining
- Color(s) may vary slightly
- Size may vary slightly
- Features a zipper closure
- Made in Mexico.
- Certified and shipped by our office in 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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Golden Eye, Hand Loomed Zapotec Style Wool Table Mat
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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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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.
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- They are beautiful accents with darker leather furniture
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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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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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