This afternoon Federico Chavez Sosa completed this extraordinary handwoven 100% wool rug created with natural dyes and cut it from his loom. It is a complex design that requires special skill to execute the curves and circles to perfection. The piece measures 32″ x 57″ and is $500 USD. Dyes are from the cochineal bug, pomegranates, wild marigold and the natural color of sheep wool. Federico is a master weaver from the Zapotec village of Teotitlan del Valle, Oaxaca. Since I am in Teotitlan now, I would be glad to bring it back for you and ship it from North Carolina after August 1. We can arrange payment with PayPal.
El Dio del Maize: Corn God of Mexico–Rug Weaving
Sunday, July 19, 2009 · 1 Comment
Categories: Oaxaca Mexico art and culture · Oaxaca rug weaving and natural dyes · Teotitlan del Valle · Textiles, Tapestries & Weaving
Tagged: natural dyes, Teotitlan del Valle, Federico Chavez Sosa, tapestry weaving, Zapotec rug designs, handwoven wool rug, El Dio de la Maize


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fiberwoman15 // Friday, July 24, 2009 at 6:39 am |
That is beautiful! What marvelous work! Thanks for posting!