Artisan story
Oaxacan Textiles in Cotton and Wool
Most of our textiles come from one Zapotec town in Oaxaca. The color comes from insects and plants, and a single piece can hold a loom for months.
Teotitlán del Valle, and a tradition over 2,000 years old
The bulk of our textiles comes from Teotitlán del Valle, Oaxaca, where the ancient Zapotec weaving tradition has thrived for over 2,000 years.
Cotton and wool are dyed using vibrant pigments derived from insects and plants, among them cochineal, indigo and turmeric. Those dyes go into pillow shams, runners, bedspreads and rugs.
Pedal looms, and the time one piece takes
The dyed yarn is then expertly woven on traditional pedal looms. Depending on the size and complexity of the design, a single Zapotec textile can take anywhere from a few days to several months to complete.
Which pieces are on the floor changes as they arrive and leave, so if something here has caught your eye, ask us and we will tell you what is in.
