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All our rugs are created from the finest handspun wool, occasionally
blending with mohair and angora...... are all hand woven. The dyes
used are the finest available in the world. They are carefully
selected to provide an eye pleasing and interesting palette that so many
people find a worthy and valuable addition to their home or office.
The use of synthetic dyes has increased as U.S. and European collectors have expressed interest in the strong colors pleasing to their own tastes, which often cannot be achieved through the use of natural dyes. However, the Zapotec Indians unique sense of color still gives these textiles their life and distinctive style. Also, the natural vegetal dyes are still collected from the countryside surrounding the village and cochineal, the world's most colorfast natural dye, has been a product of the Oaxaca Valley since pre-Hispanic times and is still used by a number of the Zapotec dye masters. Many of the design elements in these sophisticated weavings have pre-Hispanic roots, while others take inspiration from other contemporary Native American Indian groups and modern art. We are always aware of our clients needs to place rugs that are complementary to a wide range of design schemes in their homes or offices. As a result, we constantly work to come up with new designs that will satisfy a wide scope of design requirements. |
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| When custom ordered, the rugs may be finished in one of three ways . Click on the photos below to see a larger detail and description of each finishing technique. Rugs bought from stock will be finished at the weaver's choice. | |||
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| Zapotec weavings are
made from fine wool and meant to last many lifetimes. If you use the
weaving as a rug, turn and vacuum it often. We recommend using a
vacuum without brushes, as it is gentler on the fibers. You can also
shake the rug, holding it on the non-fringe side. Shaking a rug while
holding it on the fringe side (warp) risks snapping the warp threads.
Spills should be blotted immediately. Know the person in your area who
professionally cleans heirloom rugs. If the spill cannot be removed by
blotting, or the rug is simply showing signs of soil, take it to that
person. If the weaving is to be a wall hanging, please remember that it is wool and therefore susceptible to moths. Remove the weaving from the wall every couple of months and put it in a freezer for several days. If you store your weaving for any length of time, remember that it should be stored just as any fine woolen garment---with complete moth protection. For cleaning
and repair, in the Phoenix area, we recommend: |
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