Floor Runner

NameFloor Covering

Artist Bulmaro Menendez

Date2014

Place madeMexico, North America

MediumWool, cochineal dye, pecan nut shell dye

Dimensions31 7/8 × 72 1/16 in. (81 × 183 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, FA.2015.2.1

Object numberFA.2015.2.1

DescriptionWool runner with caracol (Zapotec snail) design in five different shades of cochineal (rust, coral, magenta, purple, and orange), as well as a light olive green and a pecan derived brown. Diamond patterns with a four part spiral design and cross-like designs in each corner of the diamond. Border of rug is red and at each corner is a red and white tassel.