Santa Ana Weavers (video)

Contributed by Tamie

Bright and beautiful handwoven wool rugs just arrived from Oaxaca, Mexico at Traditions! My daughters, Chaela and Zannah, just returned from a working with a weaving cooperative in the village of Santa Ana. They brought back some of the rugs, many which use natural dyes, and all are handmade from their sheep. Check out the audio-photo slideshow at traditionsfairtrade.com they put together about how they make the rugs, and come by Traditions to see the rugs!

You can also view the video directly below:

Afghan Rug Weaving Video

Contributed by Gail Trotter…

Below is a link shared from the SWG-Rug Group.  It is a 25 minute Documentary about
rug weaving in Afghanistan including the spin and dye processes.

http://www.cultureunplugged.com/documentary/watch-online/play/387/The-Art-Of-Carpet-Weaving

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