LOOM Imports Rug № 40 – Handwoven Zapotec Wool Flatweave

A rug that doesn’t just sit on your floor—it quietly reminds you that humans can still make things better than machines ever will.
 
What It Is
Rug № 40 is a 100% wool flatweave rug handwoven by master Zapotec artisans in Oaxaca, Mexico. From shearing the sheep to spinning the wool, dyeing with natural plant-based pigments, and weaving on traditional foot-pedal looms, every step was powered entirely by human hands—no electricity involved. This isn’t just a rug; it’s a small rebellion against disposable interiors.
 
Why You’ll Actually Use It
Because it’s durable, low-pile, and soft enough that you won’t want to keep your socks on. Perfect for high-traffic areas, it elevates a living room, bedroom, or even a hallway into something intentional and curated, while also being double-sided so it can survive years of furniture shifts, parties, and existential staring contests.
 
Key Details
100% natural sheep’s wool, dyed with plant-based, non-toxic pigments
Flatweave construction, low-pile (~1/8") for durability
3' x 5' ready-to-ship size; other sizes made-to-order (9-12 weeks)
Double-sided for longevity, suitable for indoor high-traffic areas
Handmade by Zapotec weavers using heritage techniques
Slight variations in size, color, and weave due to handcrafting
Ships from Asheville, NC; care includes regular vacuuming without beater bar, rotation, and occasional spot cleaning

Rug № 40: a small human miracle underfoot that proves craft, intention, and a little patience can make any space feel more alive, more curated, and entirely worth the investment.
 
About the brand:  LOOM Imports
LOOM Imports is what happens when centuries-old craftsmanship collides with modern interior obsession. They take heritage weaving techniques, foot pedal looms, and human hands that have been doing this exact motion for generations, and somehow turn it into objects that make your living room look like it was curated by someone who actually reads design blogs for fun. It’s not just about aesthetics—it’s about intentionality, sustainability, and the quiet assertion that stuff made by humans, in small batches, is inherently cooler than anything churned out in a factory. Every pillow, throw, or textile is part artifact, part utility, and all proof that old-world craft can exist without irony in the age of disposable furniture.