Mexican Rugs
Zapotec wool rug, 'Earth' (2.5x5.5)
Arresting zigzag designs nestled in rust hues embellish this wool rug by the Ruiz Bazan Family. The wool used is obtained from local farmers and tinted with naturally extracted dyes, resulting in harmonious color variations.
Merchant: NOVICA
Zapotec wool rug, 'Red Maguey' (4x6.5)
Inspired by designs hewn in stone, Alberto Ruiz Garc�a turns his eyes to the Monte Alb�n archeological site for this design. The intricate central motif is inspired by the maguey plant that flourishes in the sierra.
Merchant: NOVICA
Zapotec wool rug, 'Diamond-Stars' (1.5x3)
The colors of the sky, sea, and earth surround mystical diamond-stars, unique to Zapotec cosmogony. They represent the four cardinal points and their life energies. Gregorio Ru�z dyes the wool threads prior to weavings this attractive rug on a traditional loom.
Merchant: NOVICA
Zapotec wool rug, 'Red Lightning' (2x3)
Like tongues of fire, lightning streaks across a background of ardent red. Alberto Ruiz weaves a bold design in virgin wool. Named "Uni�n de Diamantes" in Spanish, the traditional Zapotec rug is created on the handloom and takes its fiery colors from natural dyes.
Merchant: NOVICA
Zapotec wool rug, 'The Colors of My Village' (2x3.5)
"I was inspired by the bright colors that are displayed around my village on a feast day, " says Mario Ch�vez. He obtains the vibrant colors form natural dyes before weaving the wool rug on a traditional loom.
Merchant: NOVICA
Zapotec rug, 'Double Diamonds' (1x2)
Radiant flashes surround these diamonds like lightning, evoking a quick summer storm in the sierra. The Ruiz Baz�n Family takes an earthen palette of wool to weave this dramatic rug.
Merchant: NOVICA