bord•er•line | Central School Project, Bisbee AZ | October 2026

Original hand-woven work. Ships from Bisbee, Arizona.

Margarito Jiménez

Self portrait ( Untitled), Gold

2026 | Hand-woven wool tapete

Dimensions

3' 3" × 5' 9" | 39" × 69" | 99 × 175 cm

Weight

4.39 lbs | 1.99 kg

Materials

100% wool, hand-woven on cotton warp

About this piece

One of six tapetes from the same body of work, each woven in its own distinct palette - echoing the range and uniqueness of the American landscape. The warmest piece in the set - golden yellow against a soft peach ground, divided by a dark maroon zigzag - left open to the viewer's own reading.

About the artist

Margarito Jiménez is a master weaver from Guanajuato, Mexico, working in a tradition passed down through generations of border artisans. These tapetes were brought to Bisbee by Fernando Serrano as part of the bord•er•line exhibition, which celebrates the living weaving culture of the borderlands.

Piece 6 of 6 | Margarito Jiménez collection | centralschoolproject.org

Self portrait ( Untitled), Gold

$1,000.00

Quantity

These tapetes are handwoven from natural wool using traditional techniques. To preserve their color and structure:

Keep out of direct sunlight for extended periods - prolonged UV exposure will fade natural dyes over time.

Avoid high-humidity or damp spaces; wool can hold moisture and is prone to mildew if not allowed to breathe.

Dust gently with a soft brush or low-suction vacuum (with a screen attachment) rather than shaking or beating.

Rotate periodically if displayed flat or on a floor to avoid uneven wear.

For spills, blot immediately - do not rub. Spot clean with a mild wool-safe detergent and cool water only.

Do not machine wash or dry clean unless advised by a professional textile conservator.

Store rolled (not folded) with acid-free tissue if not on display, to prevent permanent creasing.

Handmade with natural materials, these pieces carry the character of their process - slight irregularities in tension, color, or texture are part of the weaving tradition and not defects.

Self portrait ( Untitled), Gold

Care instructions wool tapete: