Zapotec Monochromatic

Zapotec weaving, made in Oaxaca on a peddle push loom.  All textiles are 100% spun wool, dyed with natural plant materials.  These flat weaves have multiple purposes. Used as a wall hanging to brighten your space, a decorative piece on the back of your sofa, or of course, it's main function, used as a rug to warm your toes.  The village of Teotitlan del Valle has a long weaving tradition that dates back to pre-hispanic times. The symbols woven into Zapotec rugs aren't just for decoration. Each symbol represents some part of the culture.  The traditional designs are based on Pre-Hispanic patterns.  For example, a Zapotec diamond represent the four elements: earth, air, fire, and water. The symmetry of the diamond signifies a pyramid reflected vertically, implying, the reality we see in a mirror reflects what lies within us.  You will never see a circular shape in a traditional Zapotec weaving.  This is because circles represented Coquihani, the god of light and were forbidden to dupl