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1950's Earth-Tone Mexican Zapotec Carpet with Southwest Modern Style
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77232 Vintage Mexican Zapotec Kilim Rug, 04'10 x 06'03. This handwoven wool vintage Zapotec rug from Oaxaca, Mexico is a singular expression of heritage, artistry, and refined bohemian elegance—crafted not merely as a textile, but as a cultural heirloom imbued with sacred geometry and ancestral symbolism. Its muted taupe-brown field evokes the earthen tones of the Oaxacan highlands, grounding the piece in the landscape from which it was born. At the center, an intricate stepped diamond medallion unfurls like a cosmic gateway, its labyrinthine patterns echoing ancient glyphs and the enduring wisdom of Mesoamerican design. Each element feels intentional, invoking harmony, movement, and balance in a composition worthy of reverence.
Framed by a luminous ivory border adorned with signature Oaxacan motifs—ranging from stylized diamonds to abstracted serpent-like glyphs—this extraordinary masterpiece reads like a woven manuscript, a language of form passed down through generations of Zapotec artisans. The central diamond, flanked by four subtle corner flourishes, exudes a sacred symmetry, while the top and bottom of the rug are bookended by bold bands of horizontal striping in black, indigo, cream, and pale blue. These bands evoke the undulating rhythms of rain, harvest, and ceremony—anchoring the piece in both ritual function and aesthetic grandeur.
What elevates this exquisite work of art beyond its decorative function is its quiet sophistication: the restrained palette, the deftness of weave, and the poetic tension between negative space and complex geometry. It exemplifies the Zapotec tradition not as a relic of the past, but as a living art form—one that gracefully bridges pre-Columbian design language with modern sensibilities. As an investment, it offers not only visual distinction but ethical resonance: a support of indigenous craftsmanship, sustainability, and the slow luxury movement that honors process over mass production.
For the discerning collector, this vintage Zapotec flatweave represents more than scarcity—it offers a portal into a deeper narrative of identity, land, and legacy. Whether suspended as a sculptural textile in a curated interior or placed to ground a contemplative living space, this precious treasure promises to infuse its surroundings with quiet power, ancestral rhythm, and timeless prestige. A true rarity, this rug stands as both artifact and art—woven soul, woven status.
Rendered in variegated shades taupe, tan, ecru, coffee, espresso, charcoal, beige, royal blue, and red accents.
Abrash.
Handwoven wool.
Made in Mexico.
Measures: 04'10 x 06'03.
Date: 1950's. Mid-20th Century.
- Similar to:Navajo (Weaver)
- Dimensions:Width: 58 in (147.32 cm)Length: 75 in (190.5 cm)
- Style:Spanish Colonial (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Woven
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1950-1959
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 77232 Vintage Mexican Zapotec Kilim Rug, 04'10 x 06'031stDibs: LU942914996502
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