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Zapotec wool rug (5x8), "Color of Life"

Product ID: 206882

by Alberto Ruiz (52)
Oaxaca's golden sun caresses joyous colors that celebrate a fiesta. Wide borders in dark purple evoke the night sky. Eliciting intricate motifs from... more

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Oaxaca's golden sun caresses joyous colors that celebrate a fiesta. Wide borders in dark purple evoke the night sky. Eliciting intricate motifs from virgin wool, Alberto Ruiz and his wife craft this beautiful Zapotec rug on the handloom. They name the design "Mi tierra sagrada" in Spanish.

Because each rug is individually woven, measurements could vary +/- 4 inches (10 cm).

  • 4.38 kgs
  • 9.7 lbs
  • Rug: 2.5 m L x 1.5 m W
  • Rug: 8.25 ft. L x 4.9 ft. W
  • 100% wool
  • Dry clean only
  • All natural dyes
  • Designed for floor use
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Made in Mexico
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Mexico
  • Product ID: 206882

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Every purchase from this artist has a profound impact on their livelihood and income.

Microcredit Financing

Alberto Ruiz has received 6 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $2900 and the most recent for $5000. Proceeds were used to invest in wool and also be able to offer work to his artisan friends and neighbors.

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This artist positively impacts their community through job creation and provides jobs for 2 or more people.

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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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