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Zapotec Black and White Area Rug from Mexico (2.5 X 5), "Maguey"

Product ID: 397618

Add a bold touch to your spaces with this graphic area rug by Bulmaro Mendoza. He crafts it in 100% sheep's wool colored with natural dyes, and... more

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Add a bold touch to your spaces with this graphic area rug by Bulmaro Mendoza. He crafts it in 100% sheep's wool colored with natural dyes, and decorates it using classic Zapotec-style agave designs. Born in Teotitlan del Valle, Oaxaca, Bulmaro Mendoza learned traditional Zapotec weaving as a boy from his parents. He now runs a workshop with them where they create textiles using local wool and organic dyes.

  • 1.30 kgs
  • 2.9 lbs
  • 78 cm L x 144 cm W
  • 30.5" L x 57" W
  • Fringe: 4 cm L
  • Fringe: 1.6" L

  • 100% wool
  • Dry clean only
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Eco-Friendly: colored with organic dyes
  • Made in Mexico
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Mexicoicon info
  • Product ID: 397618
Bulmaro Mendoza

Mexico

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Bulmaro Mendoza Traditional and modern handwoven Zapotec rugs

"We work in wool from our neighbors' flocks and we color it with natural dyes derived from fruits, tree bark, flowers, plants and the cochineal that thrives on Mexico's prickly pear cactus."

Update (Aug, 2019)"At the beginning, when I decided to become a textile artisan and started the workshop, it was difficult. But my parents always... read more

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