Zapotec Trivet | Ocho

Through our partnership with Ellenbecker Trading Company, a family-owned, Midwest-based business, we're bringing these stunning Zapotec textiles directly from artisan families to you!

• The Ellenbeckers have cultivated personal relationships with Teotitlan's master weavers for decades, ensuring fair trade practices and the highest quality craftsmanship.
• Each piece serves as both a functional artwork and a living connection to one of North America's most enduring indigenous traditions.
• The natural dyes create rich, lasting colors that deepen with age, while the hand-spun wool ensures exceptional durability.
• Trivets measure 8.5x8.5 inches.
• Learn more about the weavers here.

From the sacred hills of Oaxaca to prestigious galleries worldwide, these extraordinary Zapotec textiles blend ancestral artistry with timeless beauty. Each masterpiece is handwoven in Teotitlan del Valle, where indigenous artisans have perfected their craft over 1,000 years, using traditional motifs and natural dyes sourced from local plants.

In Teotitlan, weaving remains a cherished family tradition, with skills passed down through generations and most artisans still working from their home studios. Unlike machine-made rugs, each Zapotec weaving tells a unique story through its intricate patterns, reflecting both ancient symbolism and the weaver's artistic vision.

These rugs feature hand-spun wool techniques and time-honored patterns that showcase the sophisticated artistic legacy of the Zapotec people. By choosing a Zapotec rug, you're not just acquiring a beautiful piece for your home—you're becoming part of a centuries-old artistic legacy that continues to thrive in the heart of Oaxaca.