Naturally Dyed Rugs, Made in Mexico

This week I invite you to explore naturally dyed rugs, crafted in Teotitlan. They’re designed with incredible craftsmanship and attention to detail by my partner in France. These beauties can go in any home thanks to their subtle but chic color palette.

In addition to being made using natural dyes, they are crafted on looms that date back centuries. Rooted in tradition, they pay respect to the complex motifs of the Zapotecs, coming from the artists’ memories to represent symbols and stories of the region. Rugs are made by artists who have descended from a long line of weavers. Most artists are fully involved in the process from the dying and preparing of the yarn to the weaving itself. Often the whole family participates.

My partner works with the artists in this area of Mexico. She incorporates her own interpretation of the traditional designs and works in a color palette that many of us love these days (full of warm creams and brown with touches of terracotta and ochre). Nuts, tree barks, shells, coffee beans and flowers help create a palette of 28 rich, beautiful colors.

Be in touch to see the full line – there is a lot more than what is shown.

And as always, let me know if you’d like to see more from the other partners that I’m currently representing.