Ru'ur duu: agave framed spiritsRu'ur duub: agave framed. Size: 80x150cm; 2. 6x5ft Weaver: Jacinto Gutierrez Price: $540 USD Materials and methods: criollo sheep wool hand dyed with natural dyes: Xiuhquilitl (indigofera suffroticosa) . Handwoven on a Zapotec style loom of the 16th century adapted from European styles. Woven using a 7 threads per inch reed and wool rayon blend for warp. Design, patterns and symbols. This rug has a frame made of agave plants, the agave is the mother
Natural Dyes: Cochineal for wine red
The great spirit of the lightning appears in this rug holding the glyph heart of the mountain in the right hand and elevating it towards the sky while wearing a headdress of the cosmic Makaw that will take the prayers to the sun
The moth pattern was woven in the dark puple section of the rug and shares the same pattern as the agave
Up to this day farmers learn from ants and use their advice to plant corn because they can predict the rain patterns in a day
the first flower blooms have turned into dry skeletal prickly seeds that stick to cloth
and many trees begin to send new shoots to make the most of the rainy season
just like the Macaw bird we depend on the balance of the water cycle for our milpa to flourish and the tree of life to keep alive
language world) and that dream is that of our ancestors
Materials and methods: criollo sheep wool in its natural colors
The Gutierrez family takes pride in exploring and creating new patterns and styles rooted in tradition that have spread among other weavers within our village
Weaver: Nicolasa's sister
someone’s work benefits another member of the community and as a whole we work together to weave rugs
