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Quick Sale: Greca Rug + 2 Pillows

SOLD #1 Muy Suavecita Grecas Rug or Blanket—$187

This textile was woven by 90+ year old Secundino in the old Teotitlan Zapotec style. He washed the yarn in the river with amole, a root used for soap. He weaves on the treadle loom. This is two matching pieces sewn together just like the old days. It’s much softer and lighter weight than a rug. More suited, I think for the foot of the bed, back of a chair or sofa. All natural sheep wool. Very, very soft. A few small moth holes, but they don’t detract from the overall beauty or functionality. 61×64” Hand twisted fringes. BTW, for years Secundino led all the village parades, playing the ancient Zapotec flute.

#2. Pillow Pair from Chiapas, $195

These pillows are handwoven on the backstrap loom of the finest cotton in a village outside of San Cristobal de las Casas. The pattern is grey on white using the supplementary weft technique, which means it is part of the weaving. This is NOT embroidered. From the premiere cooperative Jolom Mayaetik. New, never used. Does not include pillow forms. Price is for the pair. Two tassle tie closures on back; measures 12” x19”

HOW TO BUY Send an email to norma.schafer@icloud.com and tell me the item(s) you want to purchase by number, your email, your mailing address and which payment method you prefer: 1) Zelle bank transfer with no service fee; 2) Venmo or 3) PayPal each with a 3% service fee. I will then add on a flat rate $14 mailing fee for the pillows and $23 for the throw Happy to combine shipping. Thank you.

Oaxaca Textile Marketplace: Shades of Gray

As I prepare to return to Mexico on November 16, I’m taking another sweep through my trunks, storage boxes, closet and drawers to offer for sale the pieces that I have collected, never worn or used. Perhaps there is a treasure here that would be a perfect addition to your home, wardrobe, or gifted to someone special in the coming holiday months.

How to Purchase? Send an email to me, Norma Schafer. Tell me the piece — by number — that you want to buy. Also include your mailing address. I will send you a link to make a PayPal payment that will include the cost of mailing via USPS Priority Mail. If you are in Canada, it will be sent international First Class.

SOLD. #1. Gray + cream wool rug/throw — 45″ wide x 60″ long, $185 plus shipping

#1. SOLD. Hand-woven, 100% churro sheep wool rug or throw, sturdy enough to walk on, soft enough to cuddle up with. All natural wool woven on a pedal loom by my friend Lupita in Teotitlan del Valle, Oaxaca. Cream background. Two light gray wide stripes. Three narrow natural brown stripe accents, and one indigo blue stripe accent. Size is 45″ wide by 60″ long. $185.

Detail, indigo blue stripe on rug Item #1.

Detail, natural brown stripe and gray detail, Item #1

Item #2 is a hand-woven wool Ditty Bag. Red Zapotec Diamond. Use it for men’s toiletries, travel accessories, jewelry, lingerie, or make-up. Fully lined with strong zipper closure. 8-1/2″ x 11″  $24. plus shipping.

#2, Zapotec Red Diamond Ditty Bag, $24. plus shipping

Item #3 is a hand-woven wool Ditty Bag, perfect for storing men’s toiletries, travel accessories, jewelry, make-up or lingerie. Plain gray weave. Lined with zipper. 8-1/2 x 11″  $20. plus shipping.

Item #3. Plain weave gray Ditty Bag. $20. plus shipping.

Item #4 is a hand-woven wool Ditty Bag perfect for storing travel accessories, men’s toiletries, make-up, jewelry or lingerie. 8-1/2 x 11″  Fully lined with zipper. $20. plus shipping.

Item #4. Textural Gray Ditty Bag, $20. plus shipping