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What are Mexican rugs called?
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Brightly colored Mexican rugs are called sarapes. Sarapes can be used as a blanket or shawl, sometimes worn as a cloak in Latin American countries. You’ll find a collection of sarapes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Pretty mid century South American woven tapestry rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty mid century southern American tapestry, with nice tribal designs and beautiful colours with pink, purple, black, orange and white, entirely hand woven with wool.
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Mid-20th Century South American Tribal North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Folk-Art Brown Hand-Woven Wool Rug 4'1''x8'
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This handwoven wool rug from traditions showcases the timeless artistry of Navajo-inspired weaving, celebrated for its bold geometry and earthy natural palette. The rug features a st...
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Early 20th Century American Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Pretty antique South American Navajo flat rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice early 20th century Navajo rug with beautiful geometrical and tribal design and simple colours with white, grey, brown and dark brown. Entirely hand woven with wool on wool found...
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Early 20th Century South American Navajo North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Folk Art Ochre and Black Wool Hand-Woven Rug 2'6''x5'
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This striking Navajo rug showcases the iconic Eye-Dazzler pattern, a celebrated geometric motif rooted in Navajo weaving traditions. Handwoven using wool, the piece displays a powerf...
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Early 20th Century American Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Hand Woven Native American Navajo Area Rug
Located in Barrington, IL
An exceptional mid-20th century hand woven Navajo rug from the American Southwest, showcasing classic geometric design with two bold medallions set against a soft gray field. The com...
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Mid-20th Century American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Contemporary Handwoven South American Mat
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary handwoven South American mat
South America, circa 2015
50% Southern cattail, 50% cotton
Category
2010s South American Rustic North and South American Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Natural Fiber
$4,389 / item


