TEXTILE

FACE OF THE EARTH

Natural dyes as an attempt to revive ancient traditions. Artisans work to preserve the use of plant and animal dyes, techniques that stretch back more than 1000 years in the indigenous Zapotec tradition. Natural dyes produce more vivid colors, are safe and environmentally friendly.

All our textiles are hand-woven by artisans of Mexico using traditional flying shuttle pedal or back strap looms.

The diamond with its four corners symbolizes the face of the earth as in Mayan traditions the earth has four corners and four elements. The symbol is an embodiment of time and space in Mayan spirituality.

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Organic Cotton Throw

The Organic Cotton Throw is a finely woven fabric made from 100% organic cotton crafted on a traditional flying shuttle pedal loom in the Central Valleys of Oaxaca. The incorporated embroidery has been worked in naturally dyed wool. The orange color was extracted from a herb native to Mexico and Guatemala, known as Pericón. The blue pigments are derived from the native plant Añil. The red pigments of the Grana Cochineal are exuded from crushed insects harvested on the nopal cactus.
Available colors: Pericón, Grana and Indigo.
Dimension: L 220 x W 160 cm

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Deep Red

The Deep Red is a woolen throw woven on a traditional flying shuttle pedal loom. The medium heavy twill throw refers to the wrap-around skirt Enredo or Pozahuanco reflecting race and tradition dating back to the ancestors of the habitants of the Central Valleys of Oaxaca. One corner of the throw is adorned with a little tassel as a remnant of the origin use of the textile. The Deep Red refers to the traditionally used Grana Cochineal, a natural pigment gained from crushed insects harvested on the nopal cactus.
Dimension: L 170 x W 106 cm

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Deep Red
Face of the Earth

The Deep Red Face of the Earth is a woolen throw woven on a traditional flying shuttle pedal loom. The soft medium heavy fabric refers to the wrap-around skirt Enredo or Pozahuanco reflecting race and tradition dating back to the ancestors of the habitants of the Central Valleys of Oaxaca. One corner of the throw is adorned with a little tassel as a remnant of the origin use of the textile. The Deep Red refers to the traditionally used Grana Cochineal, a natural pigment gained from crushed insects harvested on the nopal cactus.
Dimension: L 166 x W 100 cm

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Pillow Cover
Face of the Earth

The Pillow Cover Face of the Earth was woven on a traditional flying shuttle loom in the Central Valleys of Oaxaca. The soft woolen front side of the pillow features a diamond pattern. The plane back side is made of a finely woven organic cotton and carries a hidden zipper. The red color of the diamond is derived from the Grana Cochineal, a natural pigment gained from crushed insects harvested on the nopal cactus.
Available colors: Grana, Café, Pericón and Indigo.
Dimension: L 50 x W 50 cm

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Pillow Cover Adobe

The finely woven cotton Pillow Cover Adobe was crafted on a traditional flying shuttle loom in the Central Valleys of Oaxaca. The front side of the pillow features a woolen diamond pattern referring to Mayan Spirituality. The backside is plain cotton, maintaining its soft feel, thanks to an envelope closure. The beauty of the fabric lies in its delicate charm and elegance, harmonizing with the all-over embellishment.
Available colors: Pericón, Crudo, Café
Dimension: L 50 x W 50 cm

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