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Home Decor - Area Rugs Mexican Zapotec Wool Rugs
Artisan Crafted Gifts and Decor From Around the World

These Home Decor - Area Rugs Mexican Zapotec Wool Rugs are available from Novica who in association with National Geographic bring a whole range of handcrafted items from small scale crafts workshops, often run by a single craft worker in the developing world.

Prices correct at time of writing - subject to change


Wool rug, 'Hypnotic Cacti' (2.5x5) (Mexico)
$197.95

Mario Chavez conjures a hypnotic fantasy featuring colorful maguey cacti arranged in running diagonals. He looms the wool rug on a traditional loom, obtaining colors from natural dyes to obtain this spectacular effect. more...


Wool rug, 'Zapotec Passion' (2.5x5) (Mexico)
$142.95

A work of splendid elegance, this wool rug celebrates the art of the Zapotec people. Mario Chavez weaves a magnificent piece as he works on a traditional handloom using wool dyed with natural colorants. more...


Zapotec rug, 'Diamonds at Dusk' (6x10) (Mexico)
$1,127.95

Glyphs of pre-Hispanic inspiration appear like waves in the colorful intensity of dusk. Woven from pure wool by the Ruiz Bazin Family, the rug's imagery is reminiscent of the art of the Zapotec people. Colors are bold and bright, and feature a natura more...


Zapotec rug, 'Guelaguetza Colors' (4x6.5) (Mexico)
$474.95

The festive spirit that abounds in Oaxaca during the feasts of the Guelaguetza inspire this wonderful rug by Irene Ruiz. Meaning "offering" in Zapotec, the Guelaguetza is celebrated in July to honor Our Lady of El Carmen. Irene Ruiz dyes the wool wit more...


Zapotec wood rug, 'Phases of the Moon' (2.5x5) (Mexico)
$129.95

Rich colors obtained from natural dyes underscore the aesthetic minimalism of this Zapotec rug. Mario Chavez weaves wool on a traditional loom masterfully evoking pre-Hispanic motifs. "I was inspired by the phases of the moon when I designed this rug more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'A Thousand Stars' (4x6.5) (Mexico)
$474.95

Irene Ruiz selects bright colors for the vibrant design of this Zapotec rug. Featuring three diamonds surrounded by twinkling stars, the composition suggests a mystical constellation. Ruiz dyes the wool with natural dyes such as cochineal and pomegra more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Autumn Leaves' (2.5x5) (Mexico)
$239.95

Like falling leaves, starbursts in autumn tones cover a dazzling rug. Woven by hand according to the millennial traditions of the Zapotec people, this modern design is the work of Alberto Ruiz and his wife. The elegant rug is titled "Otoial" in Spani more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Blossoming Diamonds' (2.5x5) (Mexico)
$187.95

Diamonds burst into bloom in an intricate geometric design. Woven by hand, this rug reveals the complexity of traditional Zapotec art. Alfredo Ruiz weaves this extraordinary textile by hand of virgin wool. Titled "Flor de diamante" in Spanish. more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Blue Agave' (2.5x5) (Mexico)
$279.95

Multi-color diamonds dance delightfully across an ochre background. Gracing a handloomed rug, the intricate motifs allude to ancient Zapotec art while the border represents the blue agave plant used to make tequila. Alberto Ruiz Garcia and his wife w more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Bright Star' (2.5x5) (Mexico)
$182.95

Bright in a scarlet sky, a dazzling star is haloed in color. Delfina Ruiz weaves traditional Zapotec motifs, inspired by the beauty of the Oaxacan countryside. Bands of green border the handloomed accent rug. Titled Gran rombo in Spanish. more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Candles' (4x6.5) (Mexico)
$399.95

White candles glow on a burgundy background, each slender taper outlined with precise geometry. Working on a traditional handloom, Delfina Ruiz weaves Zapotec motifs. The accent rug is edged with fringe. Titled Velas in Spanish. more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Center Cross' (2.5x5) (Mexico)
$207.99

Fiery motifs seem to dance and glow against a background of cool moss, evoking the dramatic beauty of the Mexican sierra. Woven by hand, this rug displays the intricacy of traditional Zapotec art, centered with a cross. Alfredo Ruiz weaves the extrao more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Center Cross' (4x6.5) (Mexico)
$569.95

Fiery motifs seem to dance and glow against a background of cool moss, evoking the dramatic beauty of the Mexican sierra. Woven by hand, this rug displays the intricacy of traditional Zapotec art, and is centered with a cross. Alfredo Ruiz weaves the more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Center of Fire' (5x8.5) (Mexico)
$1,122.95

A diamond blazes at the heart of this Zapotec rug conjuring images of ancient civilizations and their enigmatic artistry. Gregorio Ruiz preserves tradition by weaving this piece on a rustic loom. Pure virgin wool is dyed using organic extracts such a more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Cinnamon Glyphs' (2.5x5) (Mexico)
$177.95

Contrasting cool grays and warm earth tones, Flavia Ruiz designs a Zapotec rug of rich artistry. After dying the wool with natural pigments, she weaves the rug on a pedal loom, expertly revealing glyphs of ancient inspiration. more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Color Celebration' (5.5x8.5) (Mexico)
$834.95

Oaxaca's golden sun caresses joyous colors that celebrate a fiesta. Wide black borders evoke the night sky. Eliciting intricate motifs from virgin wool, Alberto Ruiz and his wife craft this beautiful Zapotec rug on the handloom. They name the design more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Confetti Stripes' (4x6) (Mexico)
$384.95

The colors of fire fill narrow stripes like bright confetti. Showcased on a smooth expanse of emerald, they bring vitality to a design by Alberto Ruiz. The handloomed rug showcases traditional Zapotec expertise and Ruiz's contemporary vision. Titled more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Copper Arrow' (2.5x5) (Mexico)
$172.95

Intricately woven, arrowheads appear on bands of coppery wool. Gracing a handloomed rug, the intricate motifs allude to ancient Zapotec motifs. Alberto Ruiz and his wife create a beautiful Zapotec rug of soft handloomed wool. They name the design "Po more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Crimson Sun' (2x3.5) (Mexico)
$74.95

Glyphs of Zapotec origin tell of the region's rich artistry in a design by Mario Chavez. Working with wool he weaves the rug on a traditional loom in warm earth tones obtained from walnut. He finishes the fringe by hand. Titled "Luz protectora" in Sp more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Cycle of Life' (2.5x5) (Mexico)
$222.95

Bands of brilliant color host intricate geometric patterns, each one masterfully woven by hand. Recreating ancestral motifs, Pedro Mendoza creates this intricate design on the handloom, using wool obtained from local farmers, tinted with natural dyes more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Cycles of Life' (2.5x5) (Mexico)
$187.95

Shading from blue and green to orange and gold, ornate motifs alternate with tan to exalt their innate splendor. Irene Ruiz takes her inspiration from nature, creating this heirloom rug according to Zapotec tradition. She names it "Ciclos de vida" in more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Diamond Stars' (2x3.5) (Mexico)
$109.95

The Ruiz Family selects a traditional motif for this handsome rug. Working in naturally dyed wool woven on the handloom, they set starbursts on fields of deep gold. It is a superb example of Zapotec art. Titled "Diamantes" in Spanish. Because each ru more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Dunes' (2.5x5) (Mexico)
$184.95

Pale ochre and deep brown evoke sand dunes along Oaxaca's Pacific coast. Natural dyes provide Delfina Ruiz with a fascinating spectrum of shades and hues, as she weaves a beautiful accent rug on a traditional handloom. Titled Arena in Spanish. more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Eagle Wings' (2x3.5) (Mexico)
$89.95

"For me, this design is inspiring. To see how the eagle takes flight teaches us that every day something new happens, and we must fly as though each day was our last flight," Pedro Mendoza says. Woven by hand on a traditional loom, geometric motifs e more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Earth Horizon' (1.5x6.5) (Mexico)
$94.99

Irene Ruiz works in rich earth colors, evoking the horizon and early starlight. She weaves virgin wool on the handloom with traditional Zapotec techniques, employing natural dyes derived from native plants. Titled "Horizonte zapoteca" in Spanish. more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Earth Labyrinth' (4x7) (Mexico)
$452.95

A master of the Zapotec's intricate traditional motifs, Mario Chivez demonstrates his eye for modern design. Simplified and dramatic, rectangles invite the eye into a minimalist labyrinth. Brown, green and beige lend depth to this elegant rug. Titled more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Earth's Splendor' (4x7) (Mexico)
$412.95

Shading from coffee and tan to ochre and gold, earth tones reveal their innate splendor in this exquisite rug. Sunlight plays across the design while clouds cast blue shadows in an elegant handloomed masterpiece. Gregorio Ruiz takes his inspiration f more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Earthen Sky' (4x6.5) (Mexico)
$432.95

Rich color evokes an earthen sky. Superbly woven geometric shapes are calm and harmonious. Alberto Ruiz Garcia and his wife craft this beautiful Zapotec rug on the handloom, naming the design "Cielo cafi" in Spanish. Because each rug is individually more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Emerald Stars' (2x3.5) (Mexico)
$89.95

Geometric shapes lance rays of light in a firmament of emerald green. "My inspiration comes from the icons on the walls of the Catholic church in my hometown. At the same time, the motifs represent stars," Pedro Mendoza says. Woven by hand on a tradi more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Eyes of God' (6.5x10) (Mexico)
$1,139.95

The geometric ojo de dios, or "eye of god" covers a vibrant red rug; they point to the four cardinal directions. Working in soft virgin wool, the Ruiz Bazan Family weaves a bold and generous rug. It exemplifies traditional Zapotec textile art. Titled more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Festival' (2x3.5) (Mexico)
$94.99

Woven by hand according to the millennial traditions of the Zapotec people, this elegant rug is the work of Alberto Ruiz and his wife. Diamonds align across bold primary hues in a festive design titled Los colores de mi tierra in Spanish. Because eac more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Festive Diamond' (2.5x5) (Mexico)
$267.95

Sun colors blaze across the handloom as Mario Chivez creates this extraordinary rug. Working in virgin wool, he weaves colorful medallions. Bands of bright motifs frame them as they glow on a golden background. Titled "Diamante festivo" in Spanish. B more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Festive Glyphs' (2.5x5) (Mexico)
$169.95

Mexico's Irene Ruiz selects a festive palette of colors for the design of this Zapotec rug. She uses a variety of natural pigments including cochineal, indigo, seeds and tree bark. Ruiz weaves the wool rug on a traditional pedal loom, masterfully rep more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Fiesta in Mitla' (3.5x2) (Mexico)
$83.99

Oaxaca's golden sun illuminates meadows washed by summer rain. Wide borders evoke a rich red wine. Eliciting intricate motifs from virgin wool, Alberto Ruiz Garcia and his wife craft this beautiful Zapotec rug on the handloom. They name the design "F more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Fiesta in Monte Alban' (2.5x5) (Mexico)
$202.95

Oaxaca's golden sun illuminates the ancient temples of Monte Alban. Wide borders evoke a rich brown. Eliciting intricate motifs from virgin wool, Alberto Ruiz and his wife craft this beautiful Zapotec rug on the handloom. They name the design "Grecas more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Fiesta of Colors' (2.5x5) (Mexico)
$259.95

Intricate starbursts fill this hand-loomed rug with festive color. Working in virgin wool, the Ruiz Family creates the motifs with deep rich hues from natural dyes. This exquisite accent rug is a superb example of Zapotec art. Titled "Fiesta de color more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Fire Volcano' (5x2.5) (Mexico)
$124.95

Woven by hand, this dramatic rug evokes Mexico's Fire Volcano in Colima. Delfina Ruiz demonstrates Mexico's Zapotec artistry and her own weaving skills with this minimalist design. Titled Lava in Spanish. more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Four Diamonds' (1.5x6.5) (Mexico)
$119.95

Golden diamonds dance delightfully across a fiery red background. Gracing a handloomed rug, the intricate motifs allude to ancient Zapotec motifs. Alberto Ruiz and his wife weave a beautiful Zapotec rug of soft virgin wool. They name the design "Cuat more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Glorious' (2.5x10) (Mexico)
$432.95

Wonderfully intricate, complex patterns in vivid colors come to life on a handloom. Delfina Ruiz demonstrates Mexico's Zapotec artistry and her own weaving skills with this dazzling wool rug. Titled Rombos y velas in Spanish. more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Gray Sky' (2x3.5) (Mexico)
$79.95

Woven by hand, this elegant rug exalts the natural color of virgin wool. Delfina Ruiz demonstrates Mexico's Zapotec artistry and her own weaving skills with this minimalist design. Titled Cielo gris in Spanish. more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Gray Sky' (5x7.5) (Mexico)
$772.95

Rich color evokes gray sky and warm earth. Superbly woven geometric shapes are calm and harmonious. Alberto Ruiz Garcia and his wife craft this beautiful Zapotec rug on the handloom, naming the design "Cielo gris" in Spanish. Because each rug is indi more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Hourglass' (2x3) (Mexico)
$99.95

Precisely woven of virgin wool, hourglasses in hot hues grace a cool green rug. Black outlines and borders highlight the bold motifs, while natural dyes provide the colors. Alberto Ruiz Garcia and his wife create a beautiful Zapotec rug they name "El more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Incandescent Earth' (2.5x5) (Mexico)
$162.95

When the sun sets over Oaxaca, it casts an incandescent glow upon the earth. This inspires Alberto Ruiz as he crafts this Zapotec rug. He uses natural dyes to color the wool before weaving on a traditional loom. Tiled "Burbujas al amanecer marrin" in more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Indigo Illusions' (2x3.5) (Mexico)
$99.95

Antique images appear on the dark and light blue panels that color this Zapotec wool. Irene Ruiz uses indigo to dye the wool before she weaves the rug on a pedal loom. more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Leaves of Corn' (2.5x5) (Mexico)
$222.95

Woven by hand on a traditional loom, geometric motifs evoke leaves of corn. Maize was the staff of life for Mexico's pre-Hispanic cultures and is basic to today's cuisine. Pedro Mendoza tints virgin wool with natural dyes to create this exquisite acc more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Legend of the Serpent' (2.5x5) (Mexico)
$222.95

"Our ancestors tell the story of the Zapotec deity that appeared in the form of a bird. It perched on the sacred mountain, which took the form of a serpent," Pedro Mendoza says. Inspired by the legend, he weaves an exquisite rug, coloring the wool wi more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Life's Paths' (2.5x5) (Mexico)
$157.95

Narrow stripes in rich shades of green represent the paths in life. Woven on a traditional handloom, this accent rug is a beautiful example of Zapotec artistry. "I designed this rug for the modern interior. But it has accents with our traditional mot more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Life's Roads' (2.5x5) (Mexico)
$157.95

Narrow stripes in rich shades of red and brown represent the paths in life. Woven on a traditional handloom, this accent rug is a beautiful example of Zapotec artistry. "I designed this rug for the modern interior. But it has accents with our traditi more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Light of the Horizon' (2x3.5) (Mexico)
$99.95

Fiery motifs seem to dance and glow at the edge of the sky, evoking the dramatic beauty of the Mexican sun. Woven by hand, this rug displays the intricacy of traditional Zapotec art. Alfredo Ruiz weaves the extraordinary design of virgin wool, colore more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Magical Copalitilla Waterfall' (2x3.5) (Mexico)
$99.95

Known for its magical beauty, the Copalitilla Waterfall inspires the design of this Zapotec rug. Irene Ruiz uses natural dyes for the palette of rich blue and warm brown hues with red accents. She weaves the wool rug on a traditional loom and finishe more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Maguey' (4x6) (Mexico)
$369.95

Tipped with yellow, maguey grows in neat rows in verdant fields. Alberto Ruiz Garcia and his wife craft this beautiful Zapotec rug on the handloom. Soft virgin wool dyed with natural colors is transformed in the hands of these master weavers. They na more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Maize Harvest' (2x3.5) (Mexico)
$92.95

Woven by hand according to the millennial traditions of the Zapotec people, this elegant rug is the work of Alberto Ruiz and his wife. A corn plant centers a crimson field, while stylized people give thanks for the maize harvest. The original design more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Mexican Meteors' (2x3.5) (Mexico)
$94.99

Bright bands of color host stars that shoot across the sky like meteors. Alberto Ruiz and his wife craft this beautiful Zapotec rug on the handloom, naming the design "Cilido montaias y diamintes." Because each rug is individually woven, measurements more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Milpa at Night' (2x3.5) (Mexico)
$92.95

Maize is the staff of life in Mesoamerica, and Mario Chivez depicts a flourishing corn plant in a nocturnal milpa, or corn field. Bright birds perch amid the verdant foliage to sing of the harvest to come. Woven on the handloom of naturally tinted wo more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Mitla by Starlight' (4x6) (Mexico)
$562.95

Red and blue fretwork encircles a field of deepest navy, imitating the lacy architectural ornamentation of the archeological site at Mitla. Streaks of white lance beams of starlight, evoking the night skies of Mexico. They surround a dramatic geometr more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Mosaic Paths' (4x6) (Mexico)
$347.95

Mario Chavez weaves together the colors of the earth and the art of the Zapotec people in a design of hypnotic beauty. Proud heir to a family legacy, Chavez works with wool from his own sheep, which he cards and spins before working on a traditional more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Mountain Sun' (4x6.5) (Mexico)
$452.95

The setting sun over the Oaxaca sierra inspires this magnificent rug. Mario Chivez contrasts warm earth tones with green and yellow as he works with naturally tinted wool. Woven on the handloom, this accent rug is an elegant example of Zapotec weavin more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Mountains of Mexico' (2x3.5) (Mexico)
$82.95

Undulating colors weave vibrant energy into this Zapotec rug by Mario Chivez. He preserves a millenary tradition by working with genuine wool that is dyed with natural pigments and woven on a traditional loom. more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Navajo Red' (2x3.5) (Mexico)
$75.99

The Ruiz Bazan Family takes their inspiration from the Navajo culture for this bright, beautiful rug. Handloomed in crimson wool, it hosts precise geometric motifs in ivory and charcoal. Because each rug is individually woven on handlooms, measuremen more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Navajo' (2.5x5) (Mexico)
$122.95

This magnificent red Zapotec rug showcases the artist's Navajo design. Woven of of 100% virgin wool dyed using only natural dyes, it is made in Teotitlin del Valle in the state of Oaxaca by the extended Ruiz Bazan family - a "Community of Weavers." T more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'New Traditions' (2.5x5) (Mexico)
$129.95

The design of this rug bears traditional Zapotec patterns in novel, modern colors. "I wanted to weave this rug in this way, as an original gift," confides Mario Chivez. He looms the rug of natural wool featuring a cross at the center surrounded by re more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Oaxaca Colors' (2.5x5) (Mexico)
$167.95

Crimson colors blaze across the handloom as Mario Chivez creates this extraordinary rug. Working in virgin wool, he weaves three colorful sunbursts. Bands of geometric motifs frame them. Titled "Luz protectora" in Spanish. Because each rug is individ more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Oaxaca Dawn' (2.6x5) (Mexico)
$174.99

Alberto Ruiz combines a wonderful palette of colors for the design of this Zapotec rug. Obtained from natural dyes, they include purple, red, orange, green, and yellow. They outline legendary glyphs as Ruiz weaves the rug on a traditional pedal loom. more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Oaxaca Homeland' (1.5x7) (Mexico)
$119.95

Oaxaca's warm sun illuminates mountain meadows washed by summer rain. Eliciting intricate motifs from virgin wool, Alberto Ruiz Garcia and his wife craft this beautiful Zapotec rug on the handloom. They name the design "Mi tierra oaxaqueia" in Spanis more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Oaxaca Vision' (2x3) (Mexico)
$89.95

In keeping with her precious family tradition, Flavia Ruiz designs a splendid rug to honor her Zapotec ancestors. She obtains the ochre, red, and green hues from natural dyes and weaves the virgin wool rug on a traditional pedal loom, expertly shapin more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Orchid Stars' (2.5x10) (Mexico)
$469.95

Intricate diamonds evoke dazzling stars, created with Zapotec artistry. Working with wool, Mario Chavez weaves the rug on a traditional loom in vibrant shades of purple. Titled "Nueve diamantes" in Spanish. Because each rug is individually woven, mea more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Our Traditions' (2x3.5) (Mexico)
$114.95

The colors of fire fill wide stripes with brilliant geometry. Showcased on a smooth expanse of crimson, they bring vitality to a design by Alberto Ruiz. The handloomed rug showcases traditional Zapotec expertise. Titled "Tradiciones zapotecas" in Spa more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Ozomatli Dancing Monkey' (2.5x3.5) (Mexico)
$292.95

Delfina Ruiz is inspired by Pre-Hispanic beliefs for the design of this Zapotec wool rug featuring Ozomatli, a dancing monkey. Day 11 of the Sun Stone or Aztec calendar is dedicated to Ozomatli, associated with dance, art, beauty, and harmony. On tha more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Paths of Life' (2.5x5) (Mexico)
$202.95

"I was thinking of the different paths that life can take when I designed this rug," confides Mexico's Irene Ruiz. After dying the wool with natural pigments, she weaves the Zapotec wool rug on a traditional loom. more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Phases of the Sky' (2.5x10) (Mexico)
$492.95

Sun colors blaze across the handloom as Mario Chivez creates this extraordinary rug. Working in virgin wool, he weaves colorful medallions in yellow and orange. Bands of geometric motifs frame them as they glow on an elegant runner. Titled "Fases de more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Quiet Sunrise' (5x7) (Mexico)
$757.95

Golden sunlight peeks from the blue horizon, tinting clouds with a scarlet blush. Working in soft virgin wool, the Ruiz Bazan Family evokes the Mexican sierra at dawn. The elegant rug exemplifies traditional Zapotec textile art. They name this design more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Red Diamond Path' (4x6.5) (Mexico)
$552.95

Striking geometric symbols are inspired by ancestral designs seen in ancient temples. Meticulously woven in virgin wool, they grace a colorful crimson rug. Alberto Ruiz Garcia and his wife craft this beautiful Zapotec rug on the handloom, naming the more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Red Fire Crosses' (4x6) (Mexico)
$339.95

Stepped detailing in black and white succinctly outlines a brilliant red background. This rug comes from the Ruiz Bazan family. Inventive designs are elaborated on a loom, reflecting techniques utilized in Oaxaca for generations. more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Red Maguey' (4x6.5) (Mexico)
$352.95

Inspired by designs hewn in stone, Alberto Ruiz Garcia turns his eyes to the Monte Albin archeological site for this design. The intricate central motif is inspired by the maguey plant that flourishes in the sierra. Bands of fretwork adorn this brill more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Reflections' (2x3.5) (Mexico)
$74.95

Filled with the spirit of Oaxaca, this rug is inspired by the Sierra Madre embracing ancestral diamond motifs. Delfina Ruiz demonstrates Mexico's Zapotec artistry and her own weaving skills with this dramatic design. Created of virgin wool on a tradi more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Rhombus Fire' (2.5x5) (Mexico)
$109.99

This delightful wool Zapotec rug features a traditional design of bright earth-tone colors. This lovely piece is certain to brighten any living room, hallway or bedroom. Made of 100% virgin wool and dyed using only natural dyes. Made in the state of more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Road of Life' (2.5x5) (Mexico)
$159.95

Shades of copper, brown, tan, green and ochre define mountain paths. Woven on the handloom of naturally tinted wool, this accent rug is an elegant example of Zapotec weaving. Mario Chivez creates the stunning design, named Camino de la vida in Spanis more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Scarlet Paths' (6.5x10) (Mexico)
$1,187.95

Glyphs of Zapotec origin tell of the region's rich artistry in a design by Mario Chavez. Working with wool, he weaves the rug on a traditional loom in vibrant shades of crimson. Titled "Etapas de la vida" in Spanish. Because each rug is individually more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Scarlet Seashells' (4.5x6.5) (Mexico)
$622.95

Working with rich shades of red, Mario Chivez 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 de more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Seashells' (4x6.5) (Mexico)
$622.95

Evoking the ocean with rich shades of blue, Mario Chivez combines the deep hues of the Pacific with the azure of the Mexican Caribbean. This dazzling handloomed rug invokes the sea with shell motifs inspired by pre-Hispanic art. Concentric crosses co more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Sierra Life' (1.5x6.5) (Mexico)
$112.95

Intricate motifs seem to dance and glow against a background of cool moss, evoking the dramatic beauty of the Mexican sierra. Woven by hand, this rug displays the intricacy of traditional Zapotec art. Alfredo Ruiz weaves the extraordinary design of v more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Spider Sun' (2x3.5) (Mexico)
$74.95

Tenuous morning sunbeams reach outward in an abstract design by Gregorio Ruiz. Woven by hand according to the millennial traditions of the Zapotec people, this bold area rug is titled "Araia" in Spanish. Because each rug is individually woven, measur more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Spirit of the Scarlet Sun' (2x3.5) (Mexico)
$99.95

Inspired by stars in Oaxaca's night skies, Alfredo Ruiz dreams visions of a scarlet sun. This dazzling accent rug is woven by hand on a traditional loom and takes its brilliant colors from natural dyes. The young artisan demonstrates a mastery of int more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Spirit Vision' (4x6.5) (Mexico)
$569.95

Inspired by stars in Oaxaca's clear skies, Alfredo Ruiz dreams of spirit visions. This dazzling rug is woven by hand on a traditional loom and takes its brilliant colors from natural dyes. The young artisan demonstrates a mastery of intricate Zapotec more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Star Twins' (2.5x5) (Mexico)
$164.95

Bright in a sky of brown and scarlet, dazzling stars are haloed in color. Glowing red dissolves into orange and gold, burning like Mexican fire opals. Delfina Ruiz weaves traditional Zapotec motifs, inspired by the beauty of the Oaxacan countryside. more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Starfish' (2x3.5) (Mexico)
$89.95

Irene Ruiz conjures the blue Pacific off the coast of Oaxaca where colorful starfish play. She weaves virgin wool on the handloom with traditional Zapotec techniques, employing natural dyes derived from native plants. Titled "Estelar" in Spanish. more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Stargazer' (2x3) (Mexico)
$61.99

Centering a crimson shield, a golden sky hosts twinkling stars. Alberto Ruiz weaves a spectacular design, interpreted in virgin wool. The Zapotec rug is handloomed with Ruiz's own distinctive style. Titled "Destellos Zapotecos" in Spanish. Because ea more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Summer Meadow' (2.5x5) (Mexico)
$157.95

Summer rains transform Oaxaca's meadows into green carpets studded with wildflowers. Recreating the sensation in hand-loomed wool, Alberto Ruiz creates an extraordinary accent rug. The bright colors come from natural dyes and the detail is amazing. R more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Summer Sun' (2.5x5) (Mexico)
$119.95

Splendidly woven by hand, this radiant rug conveys the warmth of the Mexican sun. Mario Chivez works in virgin wool to created intricate geometric motifs. Their symmetry and beauty are astonishing. Titled "Diamante" in Spanish. Because each rug is in more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Sunset Glyphs' (2.5x5) (Mexico)
$207.95

Outlined in black, Zapotec glyphs appear under the sunset light in rug a designed by Flavia Ruiz. Once the wool has been dyed with natural pigments, she weaves the rug on a pedal loom, expertly revealing millenary glyphs including stars and rolling w more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Teotitlan Dusk' (2x3) (Mexico)
$79.95

The entire palette of warm colors on this Zapotec rug comes from dye made from the cochineal, living off cacti. Shades include pink, orange, and brown. Irene Ruiz prepares the dyes for the wool prior to weaving the rug on a traditional loom. more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Three Diamonds' (1.5x5) (Mexico)
$99.95

Golden diamonds dance delightfully across a fiery red background. Gracing a handloomed rug, the intricate motifs allude to ancient Zapotec motifs. Alberto Ruiz Garcia and his wife weave a beautiful Zapotec rug of soft virgin wool. They name the desig more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Union of Diamonds' (2.5x5) (Mexico)
$187.95

Multicolor diamonds glow, mingling and merging in a geometric fiesta. Woven by hand, this rug displays the intricacy of traditional Zapotec art. Alfredo Ruiz weaves the extraordinary design of virgin wool, colored with natural dyes. Titled "Uniin de more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Violet Suns and Mountains' (2.5x10) (Mexico)
$452.95

Framed in a violet heaven, stars twinkle in the vast Mexican sky. Mario Chivez weaves a beautiful rug on the traditional Zapotec handloom. Named "Soles y montaias" in Spanish, the cool purple carpet is crafted of virgin wool tinted with natural dyes. more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Windows of Light' (2.5x5) (Mexico)
$199.95

Fiery motifs seem to dance and glow, evoking the dramatic beauty of the Mexican sierra. Woven by hand, this rug displays the intricacy of traditional Zapotec art. Alfredo Ruiz weaves the extraordinary design of virgin wool, colored with natural dyes. more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Wings at Mitla' (2.5x5) (Mexico)
$157.95

The glorious colors of sunrise distinguish this superbly woven rug by Pedro Mendoza. Recreating ancestral motifs, he weaves this intricate design on the handloom, using wool tinted with natural dyes. "The geometric patterns are inspired by the archeo more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Winter Hills (2x3.5) (Mexico)
$99.95

Bands of multicolor diamonds dance delightfully across an ivory background. Gracing a handloomed rug, the intricate motifs allude to ancient Zapotec motifs. Alberto Ruiz and his wife weave a beautiful Zapotec rug of virgin wool. They name the design more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Winter's Day' (4x7) (Mexico)
$452.95

"I made this design thinking of the North and South poles, where for six months there is no daylight at all!," exclaims in wonder Mario Chavez. Working with wool and natural dyes, he weaves a rug that is rich in Zapotec artistry. The use of natural d more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Zapotec Fantasy' (2x3) (Mexico)
$99.95

Mexico's Irene Ruiz mixes a fantasy of color and Zapotec artistry for the design of this rug. Working with virgin wool and natural dyes, Ruiz weaves the wool rug on a traditional loom and finishes the fringe by hand. more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Zapotec Games' (2.5x5) (Mexico)
$222.95

Rocking horses and kites, flutes and reed stars recall the toys once used by Zapotec children. Irene Ruiz is inspired by tradition for the design of this rug. Always favoring bright colors obtained from natural dyes, she weaves the orange wool rug on more...


Zapotec wool rug, 'Zapotec Sierra' (4x6) (Mexico)
$332.95

Symbolizing the hills and valleys of the Oaxaca sierra, this fiery red Zapotec rug is woven on a traditional pedal loom. The Ruiz Bazan Family works with virgin wool and natural dyes as they proudly preserve the weaving traditions of their Zapotec he more...


Zapotec wool runner, 'Cloudy Sky'(1.5x3) (Mexico)
$52.95

The soft beauty of billowing clouds distinguishes this exceptional Zapotec runner. Warmed by the red sun and crossed by lightning, the motifs are mirrored in a symmetrical pattern. Gregorio Ruiz Lopez demonstrates his expertise in a handloomed rug ti more...


Zapotec wool runner, 'Star Path' (1.5x3) (Mexico)
$52.95

Glowing in gold and ochre, stylized stars illuminate narrow paths. Gregorio Ruiz Lopez selects the quiet colors of the Sierra Madre in winter for this elegant rug. Woven by hand of virgin wool, it is titled "Jaula de Estrellas" in Spanish. Because ea more...


Zapotec wool runner, 'Zapotec Heritage in Brown' (1.5x6) (Mexico)
$94.95

Gregorio Ruiz selects a fiery palette of colors for the design of this Zapotec rug. He combines natural and industrial dyes to obtain rich shades of brown and green. Working on a traditional pedal loom, Ruiz preserves the traditional artistry of his more...

 

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