This advice is for all Mexican Zapotec rugs from Oaxaca, Mexico (including the rugs of Teotitlan) both antique and contemporary as well for other Mexican rugs and blankets such as Texcoco and Puebla weavings. Oaxacan Zapotec rugs and blankets must be properly maintained in order to keep their beauty and value. While there are many opinions and theories concerning the care of Zapotec rugs, if you follow some simple, common sense rules, your Zapotec rugs will look great and last a very long time. The information would also pertain to Oriental rugs, tribal Oriental rugs and kilims, Navajo rugs and Chimayo weavings as well. If you would like to view care instructions specific to Navajo rugs, Oriental rugs or Chimayo weavings, please follow these links: Care of Navajo rugs, Care of Oriental Rugs , Care of Chimayo rugs.