Woven on a traditional pedal loom, this set of four fabric coasters is a delightful addition to home decor. Maria Jose Artes in Mexico designs the coasters, which are crafted from wool with Zapotec motifs.  

Product Features: 

• Dimension: 4.9" L x 4.7" W
• Weight: 0.2 lbs
• Color: White
• Material: 100% wool
• Country of Origin: Mexico

Story Behind the Art: 

I am María José, originally from Teotitlán del Valle, and I make rugs and wool bags woven on a pedal loom.

“The first time I had contact with this traditional art was through my husband. My husband learned from his parents, and when we met he taught me. Now we both share all this knowledge with our children: how to obtain the raw material, the washing of the wool, the dyeing process and the weaving on the loom. In addition, now we are also teaching our grandson, who is already showing a lot of interest in what is done at home.

“I began to be interested in this craft because I realized that I could make many variants in designs, colors, shapes, etc. In addition, I think that weaving rugs is a great job because you can reflect your day-to-day feelings in them, but above all, because it is an art that identifies us as part of the Teotitlán del Valle community.

The handmade touch of artisan skill creates variations in color, size and design. If buying two of the same item, slight differences should be expected. Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen.

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