The bulk of our textiles comes from TeotitlĂĄn del Valle, Oaxaca, where the ancient Zapotec weaving tradition has thrived for over 2000 years. Cotton and wool are dyed using vibrant pigments derived from insects and plantsâamong them cochineal, indigo, and turmericâto create intricate pillow shams, runners, bedspreads, and rugs.
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.
