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Zapotec wool rug, "Waves of Dawn"

Name: Zapotec wool rug, 'Waves of Dawn'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 147072
Price: 348.99 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (36 reviews)

Product ID: 147072

by Mario Chavez (36)

Undulating colors weave vibrant energy into this Zapotec rug by Mario Chávez. He preserves a millenary tradition by working with genuine wool that is... more

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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

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Wool rug
All natural dyes
Dry clean only
Hand-crafted item -- colour, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Made in Mexico
Certified and shipped by our office in Mexico
Product ID: 147072

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Mario Chavez

Mexico

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James

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Feb 20, 2025

“Beautiful Rug”

I have this on my bathroom floor. It is beautiful and practical, cozy to my bare feet and very durable.

Purchased Item Fine Lines, Hand Woven Grey and Ecru Wool Area Rug

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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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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

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"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