This particular piece was handcrafted by master Zapotec weaver Genaro Gutiérrez in Oaxaca, southern Mexico. Zapotec weavers are world-renowned for their ability to create intricate & colorful designs that serve to showcase their culture’s unique artistic traditions dating back thousands of years. By purchasing this item, you are helping to sustain a vibrant, indigenous culture where family is the center of life & the vast majority of people still create what they need by hand. Thank you for supporting indigenous cultures & grassroots commerce! Zapotec Southwest Wool Table Runner/Wall Tapestry Measuring 60 X 8 Inches - Handwoven in Oaxaca, Mexico