tablecloths & table runners
handcrafted wool summer stars zapotec table runner mexico
this handmade creation is offered in partnership with novica in association with national geographic . br br conjuring the summer sky in oaxaca gregorio ruiz depicts stars on a handcrafted table runner . he works on a traditional zapotec loom to create designs his father taught him and names this table runner estrellas de verano summer stars in spanish . br br b product features b ul li colors orange green brown ivory li li pattern geometric li li materials 100 percent wool li li care instructions dry clean only li li dimensions 40.8 inches long x 8.4 inches wide li ul br b story behind the art b br mexicos gregorio ruiz recalls my grandmother would take me buy wool . shed wash it card it spin it and dye the yarn . this job is always done by women . by the age of 12 i could reach the pedals of the handloom . ever since ive woven rugs and now my sons have also learned our craft . my favorite patterns are of mountains and rows of diamonds because they remind me a lot of my father . i feel proud that my sons also weave . we are able to support our families without having to leave home . br br a href http www.overstock.com cgi bin d2.cgisec iid 12756 & page staticpage & page id 2432 target blank span class links what is worldstock span a br br i the handcrafted touch of artisan skill creates variations in color size and design . if buying two of the same item slight differences should be expected . note color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen . i br br i imported i br br please allow 10 business days for the product to leave our warehouse and to receive tracking information . you should expect to receive this item within 15 business days . br