3 x 5 Vintage Rio Grande Tierra Wools Rug 78795
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3 x 5 Vintage Rio Grande Tierra Wools Rug 78795

Size: 03'00 x 05'03
Main Color: Gray
Age: Vintage
Origin: America
Transaction type: Cr
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3 x 5 Vintage Rio Grande Tierra Wools Rug 78795

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78795 Vintage Rio Grande Tierra Wools Rug, 03'00 x 05'03. 

This handwoven wool vintage Tierra Wools rug, crafted in Los Ojos, New Mexico by acclaimed weaver Louisa Ulibarri, is a rare and radiant heirloom—an eloquent tribute to the enduring legacy of Rio Grande weaving. Representing the pinnacle of heritage craftsmanship in the American Southwest, this piece is not only a masterwork of technique and design, but a powerful expression of cultural stewardship, sustainability, and timeless elegance. With its finely balanced composition and nuanced earth-toned palette, this rug offers both the tactile pleasure of handspun wool and the deeper satisfaction of owning a textile steeped in story.

At its heart, a bold vertical column of diamond medallions in verdant green and fiery ochre pulses with symmetrical rhythm—an echo of the vegetal cycles, sacred geometry, and historical motifs passed down through centuries of Northern New Mexican weaving traditions. This central motif floats on a field of soft mocha and stone-colored stripes, invoking the undulating lines of adobe walls, plowed fields, and desert twilight. The contrast is both grounding and invigorating, allowing the eye to rest while also engaging with a quiet but dynamic sense of movement.

Handwoven using locally sourced churro and merino wool, this exquisite work of art speaks volumes about artisanal integrity and material consciousness. The signature of Louisa Ulibarri, stitched into the Tierra Wools label, affirms a lineage of generational knowledge and pride—where each rug is not simply made, but lived into being. As part of Tierra Wools' mission to preserve Northern New Mexico’s weaving heritage, this piece upholds values of community empowerment, slow production, and ecologically rooted luxury. It is both socially good and aesthetically exceptional.

Whether displayed as a striking wall textile or laid in a curated living space, this Rio Grande-style Tierra Wools rug offers an experience rooted in meaning and prestige. For the elite collector, architect, or tastemaker who seeks rarity and resonance, this extraordinary masterpiece is not just decor—it is a woven story of land, legacy, and labor, elevated to art. A true connoisseur’s piece, it affirms that the most exquisite luxuries are those anchored in place, purpose, and the human hand.

  • Label: Tierra Wools
  • Woven by Louisa Ulibarri.
  • Handwoven wool.
  • Made in America.
  • Measures: 03'00 x 05'03. 
  • Date: 1980's. Late 20th Century.