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Notes from Teotitlán del Valle—on weaving, natural dyes, provenance, and buying textiles made by hand.

Weaver at a pedal loom in the Teotitlán del Valle workshop

Buyer's Guide · 10 min read · August 2026

How to Identify an Authentic Zapotec Rug

A buyer's guide to provenance, wool, pedal-loom weaving, natural dyes, and the questions to ask before purchasing an Oaxacan textile.

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