Mexican & Zapotec Wool Rugs
Zapotec wool rug, 'Fire' (2x3)
White lightning streaks across a fiery sky, illuminating this design with perfect symmetry. A classic example of Zapotec weaving, this rug by the Ruiz Bazan Family is handloomed in virgin wool. They name their work "Joya Encendida" in Spanish.
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.
Zapotec wool rug, 'Sun Fire' (2x3.5)
Sun colors blaze across the handloom as Mario Ch�vez creates this extraordinary rug. Working in virgin wool, he weaves colorful medallions in green, orange, red and green. Bands of bright motifs frame them as they glow on a golden background. Titled "Soles Zapotecos" in Spanish.
Zapotec wool rug, 'Stargazer' (2x3)
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.
Zapotec wool rug, 'Fish Fiesta' (2x3.5)
Woven by hand, this handsome rug features fish in fiesta colors. Alberto Ruiz Garc�a and his wife create bright mirror images in virgin wool. Red stripes border the forest green area rug named "Danza Acu�tica" in Spanish.
Zapotec wool rug, 'Green Maguey' (2x3)
Inspired by ancient designs hewn in stone, Alberto Ruiz Garc�a replicates Zapotec archeology with this rug. The intricate central motif is inspired by the maguey plant that flourishes in the sierra.
Zapotec wool rug, 'Lightning Bolts' (2x3.5)
Bolts of lightning herald the presence of the Zapotec gods who inspire the design of this attractive rug. From the Oaxacan Artisan Association, the wool rug is woven on a traditional handloom and colors are obtained from natural dyes.
Zapotec wool rug, 'Warm Sierra' (2x3.5)
Fiery sunbursts on warm brown wool illuminate the rugged Oaxaca sierra. Its bold color and meticulously woven motifs make this accent rug a focal point in any setting. Working in hand-loomed wool, the Ruiz Bazan Family creates an heirloom piece.
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.
Wool rug, 'Zapotec Window' (2x3)
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 pedal loom with threads previously dyed with natural colorants.