Green and Beige Hand Woven Zapotec Placemats (Set of 4) - Oaxaca Meadow Dinner Plate Tiny bubbles within the surface

Tiny bubbles within the surface attest to their authenticity

This lucky elephant is not only charming

He covers it with papier mache in an art form that originated in Persia in the 15th century and meticulously paints the golden floral images by hand on the deep blue surface

but mighty pieces

Smallest Piece: 3

Green and Beige Hand Woven Zapotec Placemats (Set of 4) - Oaxaca Meadow Dinner Plate Tiny bubbles within the surfaceWorking on a traditional handloom, Carmen Ruiz weaves a set of placemats. She alternates bands of green cotton with pale beige and adds two rows of intricate arrow motifs. 100% cotton 0. 14 lbs 13 inches L x 17. 3 inches W