Sunday, January 30, 2011

Juana

When I went to Teotitlán de Valle I bought a rug that was woven by Juana Chavez. Juana was gracious enough to pose with the rug that I have placed at the foot of the bed in the apartment. It is made of wool that was carded and spun by hand, then dyed with natural carmine from cochineal, and woven by Juana. The designs are Zapotecan, the largest indigenous group in Oaxaca, and Juana's ancestry.





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2 comments:

  1. MaryFebruary 1, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    I love the colors in the rug--it would look fab in my new kitchen. Tell me about la señora's hair--is it really that long or does she have extensions?

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  2. JoanFebruary 1, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    That is really her hair. A life time of hair.

    Is that a hint for a new rug? It would be best if you came here to see them. They do custom orders too. Really, when you see the other colors they have, you'll change the decor of your kitchen.

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