Vintage Zapotec Rug Weaving Southwest Indian Design Oaxaca Birds 29 " X 54 "
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:49825080 | Handmade: Yes |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: Mexico | Modified Item: No |
| Provenance: Ownership History Not Available |
Zapotec Rug 29" x 54" NEW- Tan, Grey- BirdsExcellent Condition, Tight Weave, Bright Colors Traditional Zapotec weaving from the state of Oaxaca in southern Mexico. Each is woven with vegetable dyed wool. You can see a century of experience passed down to modern day weavers. A beautiful work of art. Each is unique. Zapotec rugs are wool-woven in afoot loom in Teotitlan del Valle, Oaxaca. Oaxaca is located in southern Mexico.The town has a ...pre-Hispanic weaving tradition and is world famous for its fine tapestries and wall hangings.The finest weavers continue to use predominately traditional, organic dye materials, as well as natural shades of wool. Each family has their own closely guarded secrets for the dyeing process, and there are, from family to family, wide variations in the quality of colors produced. They are made from 100% sheep's wool and are woven in such a manner that they are identical on both sides of the rug. This allows you the option of flipping your Zapotec rug over to its other side from time to time. Since they are made of wool, they wear very well and are fairly impervious to soiling. Maintenance is minimal. Periodic vacuuming or shaking out of your rug is usually more than enough to keep your Zapotec rug looking fresh. Blotting up of any liquid spills is usually enough to keep it from staining. Although highly unlikely, if your Zapotec weaving ever needs to be cleaned beyond these means, we recommend a wool cleaning product (like Woolite) or have your Zapotec rug professionally cleaned. Please do not launder in a washing machine or use a dryer.
