SARAPES, TABLE RUNNERS, VINTAGE FABRIC, etc.

Weaving, an ancient art form that along with Pottery pre-dated the Spaniards arrival; while Spanish design and techniques weigh heavy in the art of wood carving and furniture making.  Arte de la Vida has the Largest Selection of Vintage Textiles from Mexico, Guatemala, Central and South America in Arizona for sale. Varied and thriving art form that continues today with co-ops and communities of woman and men who use their tradition techniques and motifs. Our Textile room is a glorious site for color deprived eyes!

Chimayo Blanket

$900.00

Absolutely gorgeous vintage Chimayo weaving in near mint Condition. This black body wool weaving from Chimayo, New Mexico, still has the shops original sales tags here in Tucson. Dates to at least the early 1990's or older. Originally sold by the Kaibab Shop here in Tucson. Blanket measures 50" by 80". Price includes US (mainland) Shipping and Insurance.
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Guatemalan Faja

$135.00

108" long Huehuetenango Mayan Faja with giant tassels. Vintage piece worn for ceremonial and important occasions. 3-3/4" wide, they make perfect decorations. Excellent vintage condition. There's a stunning way to frame faja squared around a doorway. Price includes US (mainland) Shipping and Insurance.
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Harwood Steiger Fabric, 'Montezuma'

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I piece, 2 Yards, 'Montezuma' vintage cotton fabric, done by internationally known mid-century fabric designer Harwood Steiger of Tubac, Arizona. The artist and his wife where very well known for their quality and innovation. Highly successful in their lifetime and sought after by fabric and mid-century collectors. WE have lots more Steiger fabric! Fabric is like new, vintage. You must call shop during business hours for more info. (520) 398-6720

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SOLD! Mayan T'zute

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SOLD! One of many examples we have of Mayan T'zutes from Chichicastenango. Carrying cloths, these textiles have a plethora of uses for the everyday Mayan woman. Measures 32" by 36". Vintage condition with some padding and fiber wear. Price includes US (mainland) Shipping and Insurance.
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Vintage Tlaxcala Serape

$275.00

Beautiful (Vintage mid-20th Century) Wool Serape made outside west of Mexico City. Long history of wool woven two panel serapes. In good vintage condition (See photos: One hole, some separation between panels and edge fraying and various stains). Measures 54" wide and 74" long. Price includes Shipping to Mainland US with Insurance.
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Green Guatemala Runner

$65.00

Vintage Mayan verde weaving made of two backstop loom panels with hand crochet edging. Most likely used as a table cloth. Lovely counter-stitch pattering of humans and beasts. In very good vintage condition Measures 28" by 40". Price includes Shipping to Mainland US with Insurance.
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Large Mayan Cloth

$180.00

Vintage Mayan Ceremonial or large cloth. Not a corte or a t'zute, but used. Embroidered design on top of weaving. In very good used vintage condition. Cloth measures 36" by 88". Price includes Shipping to Mainland US and Insurance.
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Otomi Runner

$100.00

Lovely Vintage Runner for the Otomi Indians of Puebla and Oaxaca. Used Condition one stain in top right corner and thread frayed throughout piece (see photos). Runner measures 15-1/2" by 74". Pictorial scene with figures, flora and fauna. A charming piece. Price includes Shipping to Mainland US and Insurance.
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Mexicana Cross-Stitch Bag

$65.00

From the Estate of Charlie Burton, this adorable Vintage garment bag was for ladies collection of delicates. Hand made with two openings and hanging loops for door or wall. This embroidered beaut is in good vintage condition with some coloring fade stain, and wear. (Please see photos). Price includes shipping (US mainland) and insurance.
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Papago Owl Basket

$120.00

Tohono O'odham (Papago) Owl Basket in excellent Vintage Condition. Weaver Unknow. Measures 7" tall, 4" wide and 4" deep. Quality is a must with Papago basket collecting and we believe you won't be disapointed with this winged creation. Price include shipping to US Mainland.
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Papago Duck Basket

$160.00

Tohono O'odham (Papago) Duck Basket in excellent Vintage Condition. Weaver Unknow. Measures 7" tall, 7" wide and 13" deep. Quality is a must with Papago basket collecting and we believe you won't be disapointed with this winged creation. Price include shipping to US Mainland. Please look for Owl Basket as well.
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