Tesoros' rugs are crafted by the Zapotec Indians in Southern Mexico.The Zapotecs have continuously inhabited the valley of Oaxaca for 3500 years and their weaving tradition is one of the oldest in the New World. Each piece is made of hand-spun Churro wool from the mountains of Chiapas, Southern Mexico. Churro sheep herds are maintained at an elevation of approximately 9000 feet above sea level. Due to the climate, the animals produce extremely durable wool that contains high levels of natural lanolin oil, making it perfectly suited for weaving rugs and blankets. The raw wool is purchased from the sheepherders, and is washed, carded, hand-spun, and hand-dyed. The designs are inspired from a unique blend of sources such as antique Hopi skirts, Navajo fetishes and wearing blankets, and traditional American Indian basket weaves. Each rug is hand-loomed.

The blanket weaving tradition in Southern Mexico pre-dates even the arrival of the Spanish, who brought larger and more technologically efficient looms to the Zapotecs in the 17th century. The bedding and fabric looms attach from the floor to the ceiling and can take days to prepare the warp. It is this ancient tradition that produces our bedspreads and throws. Each piece is completely hand-woven from 100% handspun, hand-carted Marino wool. Absolutely colorfast, these works actually soften as you wash them, gaining a wonderful patina of age and softness to the touch as time goes by. Treat them as you would a Marino wool garment, washing them in cold water and air drying them.