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MEXICO ARTS AND CRAFTS
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Traditional and Temoaya Rugs
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After the introduction of wool into the country by the Colonial Spanish, the natives in the cold regions of Mexico developed an especial fondness for wool rugs that has only been accentuated with time. During modern times, using the Persian technique of knots, fine rugs have been produced that have attained international attention for their original designs and quality finishing. We hand pick these, for our clients, from the workshops of Temoaya, in the State of Mexico. Not that many are produced per artisan per month, they are very well made and time consuming; they are true works of art however we can get the rugs for you in many sizes, E-mail us your details.
Woolen Rug - Distrito Federal, 2kg, 64x108cm, $310USD, Prod. 3/mo.
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Woolen Rug - Distrito Federal, 1kg, 33x104cm, $155USD, Prod. 3/mo.
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Woolen Rug - Distrito Federal, .4kg, 64x143cm, $33USD
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More common and easier to obtain are the traditional 'throw' rugs from the cities of San Miguel de Allende, Zitacuaro, Gualupita, Saltillo, Chiconcuac, Teotitlan and various villages from the State of Tlaxcala.

These designs typically reflect the Indian heritage of Mexico and are often used for bed coverings and wall tapestries. They come in all sizes, patterns and colors and coarseness of weave and in cotton, wool and wool/acrylic blends. These same items are also popular as traditional Sarapes.

Woolen Rug - Oaxaca, .56kg, 64x108cm, $35USD, Prod. 50/mo.
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If you have an interest in the Temoaya rugs, E-mail us your interest; sometimes there is a waiting list for their products and they take more time to procure in the exact style and size you request though we have had good luck in procuring them. The traditional Rugs and Sarapes we carry in stock in all styles and forms and all we need is information on the colors and patterns and sizes your prefer.
If you do not see it, ask us, impossible to show everything. Thank you for visiting our web pages and if you do come to Saltillo, please visit us at our very nice
Hotel Hacienda Rancho El Morillo.
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