Agave love orage

Agave love orageMy Auntie Maria Mendez Contreras and her son Justino Martinez Mendez were pioneers in reviving the agave weaving techniques in our village. They both have won state and national weaving prizes for their work. This rug is part of an early collection of their production. It measures 63. 5x94cm or 25x37 inches, about 2 by 3 feet approximately. It was dyed with only natural dyes by my auntie and her son, they are expert natural dyers and dye mostly with

the spiritual needs and pursuits

a way of perception that uses logic

or anniversary gift

Price: $650USD

took a very long time to grow thread by thread powered by solely the sun's energy gathered from plants and animals from this land to patiently dye and weave the raw materials of our earth into a piece of art to enrich and lift our spirit

when we are grounded

The nahual life cycle pattern is obtained by joining both hands at the thumbs while curling the fingers into a fist

Woven using a 7 threads per inch reed using a wool rayon blend for the warp

some medicines from the doctor and lots of herbal remedies

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Weaver: Estefania Martínez