Antique Zapotec Small Scatter Size Wool Red Rug
$1,825.00
| Stock number | 21456 |
| Size | 4 ft 7 in x 7 ft 7 in (1.40 m x 2.31 m) |
| Origin | Mexico |
| Age | Circa 1940 |
| Style | Zapotec |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Red / Rust |
| Pattern | Allover, Geometric |
Antique Zapotec Small Scatter Size Wool Red Rug, Country of Origin: Mexico, Circa Date: 1940s. This striking textile is a superb example of mid-century weaving from the Oaxaca region of Mexico. The Zapotec tradition is renowned for its graphic clarity and use of bold, natural dyes, making these pieces highly sought-after among collectors of antique rugs. The vibrant field is dominated by a deep, saturated shade of red, providing a powerful backdrop for the highly stylized figures. These repeating anthropomorphic motifs, rendered in stark black, white, and grey, march across the central register with rhythmic precision. The dramatic color contrast lends the piece a distinctly modern sensibility despite its vintage. Although the figures are distinct, their repetition creates a visual flow that approximates an allover design within the main field.