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Woven Wool Cushion Cover from Mexico, "Starburst"

Name: Woven Wool Cushion Cover from Mexico, 'Starburst'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 358394
Price: 89.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.00 (36 reviews)

Product ID: 358394

by Mario Chavez (36)

Mario Chávez selects a traditional Zapotec motif for this handsome cushion cover. Working in naturally dyed wool woven on the handloom, he sets golden... more

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Mario Chávez selects a traditional Zapotec motif for this handsome cushion cover. Working in naturally dyed wool woven on the handloom, he sets golden starbursts on crimson fields. The cover features a slot opening to insert the cushion.

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

0.25 kgs
0.6 lbs

40 cm L x 40 cm W
15.75" L x 15.75" W

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US/Imperial

100% wool
Cushion(s) not included
Features a zipper closure
Dry clean only
Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Made in Mexico
Certified and shipped by our office in Mexico
Product ID: 358394

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Mario Chavez

Mexico

Handwoven Zapotec rugs and handbags

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Rachel

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Aug 18, 2021

“Colourful Cushion Cover”

Great size, colour and easy care. Our cat enjoys it too!

Purchased Item Starburst, Woven Wool Cushion Cover from Mexico

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Joanne

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Oct 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.

They are beautiful accents with darker leather furniture

Purchased Item Starburst, Woven Wool Cushion Cover from 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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Every purchase from this artist has a profound impact on their livelihood and income.

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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