Here we have Shirley & Bill, my two new amigos from Canada, Vancouver Island. They have recently acquired two small Oaxacan rugs which are cleverly being used as Pub Towels. Now where did they get such an idea? (doesn’t even look like Oaxaca but is pronounced whah-hock-ah) These fine ‘rugs’ can be had a stones throw from The Shamrock. They make a great souvenir of your trip to Mexico, are light and easy to pack, and cost about $3. Perfect!

Zapotec rugs from Oaxaca, MexicoZapotec are hand-loomed of 100% wool, and are a flat-weave rug. Zapotec weavers are renowned for their craftsmanship, with weaving playing a critical role in shaping their cultural identity. The indigenous artisans who create these rugs craft them entirely by hand.

Juan Marcos