Lambityeco: salt pan

Size: 192x300cm; 6.3x9.8ft 

Weaver: familia Gutierrez

Materials and methods: criollo sheep wool in its natural colors. The gray shades are blends of white and black wool in different proportions. 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 is inspired in the sacred site of Lambityeco near Tlacolula which was known for their salt production and beautiful gray clays. 




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