Zapotec Orange and Yellow Hand-Loomed Placemats (Set of 4) - Oaxaca Sunset Decor or diorama and paints it

or diorama and paints it in vivid colors

The artisan uses felt and cotton threads to craft each of these four ornaments as an homage to Mexico's tradition

Gleaming brightly

Delicate blossoms in white and brown are scattered on a background of sweet pink on this fan from Melati's Collection

It is dried and painted before the images are meticulously engraved by hand and given a protective coat of wax

Zapotec Orange and Yellow Hand-Loomed Placemats (Set of 4) - Oaxaca Sunset Decor or diorama and paints itWorking on a traditional handloom, Carmen Ruiz weaves a set of colorful placemats. She alternates bands of yellow cotton with orange and adds two rows of intricate blue arrow motifs. 100% cotton 0. 14 lbs 13 inches L x 17. 3 inches W