4) on the patio of Centro Cultural San Pablo, next door to the Museo Textil de Oaxaca. The expo-venta runs through tomorrow (Feb. Alas (or, thank goodness), I was out of money. I also kept coming came back to the stall filled with the spectacular textiles from San Bartolomé Ayutla, Oaxaca. I love the way the natural color of the coyuche takes the dye. What called out to me? A lovely huipil with a subtle, but intricate, design. They even sell bolts of fabric so you can design your own! ![]() Then there was Khadi Oaxaca - “a social-entrepreneur initiative that supports the village of San Sebastian Rio Hondo, Oaxaca, Mexico, to economically develop in a sustainable way.” They spin, dye, and weave coyuche - a brownish cotton grown in Oaxaca and, working with designers, fashion modern takes on this traditional cloth. So, what did I return to? The rebozos (shawls) from Ahuirán, Michoacán.Īnd, what did I buy? One of their traditional black and blue cotton and rayon rebozos. I take my time, make several rounds of the booths, and then see what calls me back. It’s hard not to feel overwhelmed by the color and beauty and workmanship, but I’m learning. Textiles from the Yucatán, Veracruz, Puebla, the State of Mexico, Michoacán, and (of course) Oaxaca filled tables and display racks. To view the Mexican Dreamweavers inventory and to buy, click their Facebook Shopįor more information, please contact Patrice Perillie, Director:Įmail – February first, the opening of the Museo Textil de Oaxaca expo-venta (show and sale) beckoned. In addition to producing their traditional dress, Tixinda also produces table linens, bed linens, throw pillows and bags, using both traditional and contemporary designs. The women weavers of this community have formed a cooperative called “Tixinda” which has over 60 women, both young and old, who are passing down the 3,000+ year old tradition of spinning and weaving from one generation to the next. There is the posahuanco which is a type of skirt of pre-hispanic origin the huipil, a tunic dress used for special occasions and the reboso, a shawl used by the women both for warmth and to carry things, including their babies! In the community of Pinotepa de Don Luis, situated on the Costa Chica of Oaxaca, artisans of Mixtec origin, masters in the art of weaving on back-strap looms, weave beautiful cloth that they use in different types of dress. Isn’t it stunning?įrom the Mexican Dreamweavers “About” page on Facebook” It is made from brown coyuchi cotton, yarns dyed with indigo, purple tixinda, and red cochinilla, and woven by Amada Sanchez Cruz on a backstrap loom. Patrice Perillie, the Dreamweavers’ Director, knew I’d been admiring and wanting one for years, so she recently contacted me to (gently) suggest that ordering one now would have a greater and much-needed financial impact on the cooperative’s members. ![]() While I have no place to wear it right now, I bought this beautiful rebozo (shawl) from the Mexican Dreamweavers. Buying mezcal futures from traditional mezcaleros is even an option - and the bottles will be waiting for you when next you return. ![]() You can join those of us living here by financially helping out your Oaxacan friends, by donating to your preferred hotels and restaurants, and by placing an order with your favorite weaver, carver, or other artisan. While right now you can only dream about coming to Oaxaca, there are ways you can help. ![]() Oaxaca is one of the poorest and most indigenous states in Mexico and, as a result of poverty and inadequate health care, it has high rates diabetes and heart disease - both high risk factors for coronavirus mortality. While tourism provides the economic life-blood of Oaxaca and restaurants, hotels, and artisans would welcome your business, the people and medical infrastructure cannot afford the Covid-19 virus that might come along with you and your dinero. Photo from Facebook page of the Mexican Dreamweavers
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