This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic.Woven by hand according to the millennial traditions of the Zapotec people, this elegant rug is the work of Alberto Ruiz and his wife. Diamonds align across bold primary hues in a festive rug design.Product Features:Primary materials: 100-percent woolPile height: 0.2 inches highStyle: ZapotecPrimary colors: Orange, red, purple, graySecondary colors: BluePattern: GeometricDimensions: 3.3 feet long x 2 feet wideStory Behind the Art:Alberto Ruiz Garcia is the fourth generation in a family dedicated to weaving Zapotec rugs. 'I remember as a child watching my father working on the loom while my mother and grandmother carded and dyed the wool so that the men could weave it. We shear the wool, spin it and dye it with tints from the cochineal insect, pomegranate peel, bark from the huajal tree that thrives here, as well as oak and pecan bark. Stones, dried flowers, almost all the rocks and flowers here yield natural colors.'What is Worldstock?The handcrafted touch of artisan skill creates variations in color, size and design. If buying two of the same item, slight differences should be expected. Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen.ImportedPlease allow 10 business days for the product to leave our warehouse and to receive tracking information. You should expect to receive this item within 15 business days.
This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic.The mountains and valleys of Oaxaca find their mirror reflection in a rug by the Ruiz Bazan Family. They weave the Zapotec rug on a traditional pedal loom with wool tinted with natural dyes.Product Features:Material: 100-percent woolPile height: 0.2 inchesStyle: TraditionalPrimary color: Earth tones Secondary colors: Red, blue, greenPattern: Pre-Hispanic geometryEco-Friendly: colored with organic dyesCare instructions: Hand wash separately in cold waterDimensions: 2.6 feet wide x 4.9 feet longStory Behind the Art:The Ruiz Bazan Family has been weaving Zapotec rugs for many generations. 'We purchase wool from a nearby farmer and we dye it with the natural dyes we prepare.'What is Worldstock?The handcrafted touch of artisan skill creates variations in color, size and design. If buying two of the same item, slight differences should be expected. Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen.ImportedTip: We recommend the use of a non-skid pad to keep the rug in place on smooth surfaces.All rug sizes are approximate. Due to the difference of monitor colors, some rug colors may vary slightly. We try to represent all rug colors accurately. Please refer to the text above for a description of the colors shown in the photo.Please allow 10 business days for the product to leave our warehouse and to receive tracking information. You should expect to receive this item within 15 business days.
This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic.Wonderfully intricate, complex patterns in earth colors come to life on a handloom. Delfina Ruiz demonstrates Mexico's Zapotec artistry and her own weaving skills with this dazzling wool rug.Product Features:Primary materials: 100-percent woolPile height: 0.2 inchesStyle: TraditionalPrimary colors: BrownSecondary colors: Red, orange, tealPattern: GeometricDimensions: 9.7 feet long x 2.6 feet longPile height: 0.2 inches Story Behind the Art:Delfina Ruiz from Mexico grew up with parents who were Zapotec rug artisans. 'When I was 18, I created my first piece. This is the art my parents dedicated their lives to, and it's what I know best.'What is Worldstock?The handcrafted touch of artisan skill creates variations in color, size and design. If buying two of the same item, slight differences should be expected. Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen.ImportedTip: We recommend the use of a non-skid pad to keep the rug in place on smooth surfaces.All rug sizes are approximate. Due to the difference of monitor colors, some rug colors may vary slightly. We try to represent all rug colors accurately. Please refer to the text above for a description of the colors shown in the photo.Please allow 10 business days for the product to leave our warehouse and to receive tracking information. You should expect to receive this item within 15 business days.
This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic.Woven by hand, this elegant rug exalts the precise geometry of fiery zigzag paths. Delfina Ruiz demonstrates Mexico's Zapotec artistry and her own weaving skills with this minimalist design.Product Features:Primary materials: 100-percent woolPile height: 0.2 inchesStyle: TraditionalPrimary colors: RedSecondary colors: BeigePattern: ZigzagDimensions: 3.3 feet long x 2 feet longStory Behind the Art:Delfina Ruiz from Mexico grew up with parents who were Zapotec rug artisans. 'When I was 18, I created my first piece. This is the art my parents dedicated their lives to, and it's what I know best.'What is Worldstock?The handcrafted touch of artisan skill creates variations in color, size and design. If buying two of the same item, slight differences should be expected. Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen.ImportedTip: We recommend the use of a non-skid pad to keep the rug in place on smooth surfaces.All rug sizes are approximate. Due to the difference of monitor colors, some rug colors may vary slightly. We try to represent all rug colors accurately. Please refer to the text above for a description of the colors shown in the photo.Please allow 10 business days for the product to leave our warehouse and to receive tracking information. You should expect to receive this item within 15 business days.
This delightful wool Zapotec rug features a traditional design of bright earth-tone colors. This lovely piece is certain to brighten any living room, hallway or bedroom. Made of 100 percent virgin wool and dyed using only natural dyes. Made in the state of Oaxaca. -About the Artist: Mexico's Ruiz Bazan Family has been weaving Zapotec-style rugs for many generations. 'We purchase wool from a nearby farmer and dye it with natural dyes collected from native plants. We are all involved in every aspect of weaving, from washing the raw wool, to carding it and dyeing it prior to weaving. Not one of us has ever hesitated to become a rug weaver. We have all grown up watching our parents and grandparents weave, and have followed in our parents' footsteps' they say with pride. -The Ruiz Bazan Family Artisan Collection is brought to you by Novica in Association with National Geographic. This beautiful piece was handcrafted by Ruiz Bazan Family in Mexico. An artisan story card will be included with your purchase. - 100 percent wool -Hand crafted Artisan quality -Dry clean only -All natural dyes
This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic.Undulating colors weave vibrant energy into this Zapotec rug hand-woven by Mario Chávez. He preserves a millenary tradition by working with genuine wool that is dyed with natural pigments and woven on a traditional loom to create a beautiful rug.Product Features:Primary materials: 100-percent woolPile height: 0.2 inches highStyle: ZapotecPrimary colors: Rust brown, dark brown, beigePattern: GeometricDimensions: 3.3 feet long x 2 feet wideStory Behind the Art:'I come from a family of weavers in Mexico. It is a legacy I inherited from my great-grandfather,' Zapotec artisan Mario Chavez says. 'Nowadays, my designs are different to those of my great-grandfather, but my aim is to preserve and promote the beauty of the Zapotec art. We dye the wool with natural colorants such as cochineal, walnut tree bark and local flowers. We work on the pedal looms, a process that can take anywhere between one day and a whole month, depending on the design.'What is Worldstock?The handcrafted touch of artisan skill creates variations in color, size and design. If buying two of the same item, slight differences should be expected. Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen.ImportedPlease allow 10 business days for the product to leave our warehouse and to receive tracking information. You should expect to receive this item within 15 business days.
Crossing fields of red in neat bands, pyramids, temples and mountains appear in the glow of dawn. Inspired by Navajo designs, Alberto Ruiz and his wife weave a beautiful Zapotec rug on the handloom. Because each rug is individually woven, measurements could vary plus or minus 5 cm. -About the Artist: Alberto Ruiz Garcia is the fourth generation in a family dedicated to weaving Zapotec rugs. 'I remember as a child watching my father working on the loom while my mother and grandmother carded and dyed the wool so that the men could weave it. We shear the wool, spin it and dye it with tints from the cochineal insect, pomegranate peel, bark from the huajal tree that thrives here, as well as oak and pecan bark. Stones, dried flowers, almost all the rocks and flowers here yield natural colors.' -The Alberto Ruiz Artisan Collection is brought to you by Novica in Association with National Geographic. This beautiful piece was handcrafted by Alberto Ruiz in Mexico. An artisan story card will be included with your purchase. - 100 percent wool -Hand crafted Artisan quality
Blue beams radiate from two ornate sun diamonds on a handsome hand-loomed rug. By Alberto Ruiz Garcia, it manifests the excellence of fine Zapotec weavings. The bright colors come from natural dyes and the detail is amazing. Ruiz names the design "Fiesta Zapoteca" in Spanish. Because each rug is individually woven, measurements could vary plus or minus 5 cm (2 in). -About the Artist: Alberto Ruiz Garcia is the fourth generation in a family dedicated to weaving Zapotec rugs. 'I remember as a child watching my father working on the loom while my mother and grandmother carded and dyed the wool so that the men could weave it. We shear the wool, spin it and dye it with tints from the cochineal insect, pomegranate peel, bark from the huajal tree that thrives here, as well as oak and pecan bark. Stones, dried flowers, almost all the rocks and flowers here yield natural colors.' -The Alberto Ruiz Artisan Collection is brought to you by Novica in Association with National Geographic. This beautiful piece was handcrafted by Alberto Ruiz in Mexico. An artisan story card will be included with your purchase. - 100 percent wool -Hand crafted Artisan quality
This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic.Bright bands of color host stars that shoot across the sky like meteors in this hand-woven rug. Alberto Ruiz and his wife craft this beautiful Zapotec rug on the hand-loom.Product Features:Primary materials: 100-percent woolPile height: 0.2 inches highStyle: ZapotecPrimary colors: Red, brownSecondary colors: orangePattern: GeometricDimensions: 3.3 feet long x 2 feet wideStory Behind the Art:Alberto Ruiz Garcia is the fourth generation in a family dedicated to weaving Zapotec rugs. 'I remember as a child watching my father working on the loom while my mother and grandmother carded and dyed the wool so that the men could weave it. We shear the wool, spin it and dye it with tints from the cochineal insect, pomegranate peel, bark from the huajal tree that thrives here, as well as oak and pecan bark. Stones, dried flowers, almost all the rocks and flowers here yield natural colors.'What is Worldstock?The handcrafted touch of artisan skill creates variations in color, size and design. If buying two of the same item, slight differences should be expected. Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen.ImportedPlease allow 10 business days for the product to leave our warehouse and to receive tracking information. You should expect to receive this item within 15 business days.
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How To Use Southwestern Rugs For Unique Rustic Decorating Accessories
Southwestern rugs are an excellent way to create that popular western, rustic or Native American look in your home decor. The bright colors and textures add great character to a cabin, lodge or any home that has southwest decor.
You can buy American Indian style rugs online or in stores that sell Native design tapestries and wall hangings. The variety of southwestern rugs is limitless. No matter if you are looking for a bright rug to add some color to a room or are looking for a special design style, you will definitely be happy with the way rugs and tapestries dress up your home.
Among the most popular southwestern and western rugs are handmade area rugs, spirit rugs and Zapotec Indian rugs. The beautiful designs of the rugs are famous around the world and are highly sought after as pieces to add to western decor.
A good example of this is brought to life in the Southwestern Spirit rug which contains a wide variety of colors and designs. The designs of these rugs have spiritual meaning and significance to the American Indian people and are why they are so popular for use in home decorating projects.
Not only are southwestern rugs known for their incredible beauty, but the skill and hard work needed in making Native rugs and runners is also greatly appreciated. The weaver kneels in front of a large loom, weaving designs and colors throughout the rug.
Originally, Navajo rugs as well as those of some other Southwest Indian tribes were made of hand-spun cotton thread until Spanish settlers introduced domesticated sheep to the region and wool was used.
Indian rugs are a blend of Spanish and American design that has evolved throughout the years. Southwest rugs, with their natural earth tone colors and traditional designs make them perfect for rustic home decorating. When searching for a great southwest rug, you can either purchase them from American companies or directly from Native American weavers.
Purchasing rugs from Navajo or other American Indian tribes is best when possible. You will not only have the satisfaction of knowing that you have a southwestern rug that is made by Indians but will also help support the Native American heritage of rug weaving, and the people who themselves sell their rugs, blankets, and Native American art.
The rug you purchase will strongly depend on what you like and what kind of decorating style you are trying to achieve. You will find that southwest rugs are the perfect accent piece when combined with rustic or western home decor. Whether you are changing your home decor or decorating a whole home using a rustic theme, you will find many designs and colors available to choose from and to go with every color scheme.
Among these options you will be able to choose from one of a kind Zapotec rugs, to southwest table runners and western tapestries. Home decorators love hand woven rugs because of the variety of colors and textures and the way they easily change the look of an entire room. Whatever your decorating style and whatever your decorating needs, you will no doubt enjoy the richness of color and warmth brought to life in your home by decorating with southwestern rugs.
About the Author
Craig Chambers is the director of Mission Del Rey and offers free information online about choosing southwestern rugs for rustic decor. For more information visit http://www.missiondelrey.com
