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Brightly colored flowers embellish many a child’s or woman’s huipil—the traditional top or blouse worn in Chiapas. Since this type of embroidery is learned when young, many women now use it to decorate cotton bags, such as this, or other home-related products.
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Felt is a necessary textile to the people of the rainy mountain community of Chamula inChiapas. Made from the fleece of local sheep, the felt is sturdy, warm, and water-resistant. It’s also an excellent surface for embroidering bright, decorative flowers, and geometric motifs or making into whimsical animals. The local woman’s cooperative makes these sweet bags. Perfect for carrying small items.
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This traditional crimson sash is worn by men in the village of Huixtán in Chiapas, Mexico. Handwoven of very durable cotton, this warp-faced plain weave with thin white stripes, wraps drapes, and loops around the man's waste.
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This supported handspindle is authentic to the Chiapas spinners in Mexico. The spindle has a long shaft and ceramic whorl and feels quite balanced in the hand.
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This classic Mayan diamond-shaped pattern was originally depicted in ancient ceremonial huipils as the movement of the sun. Now the women weavers from Tenejapa, Chiapas have turned the pattern into endless variations, including a “Dog’s Paw” design. This brocaded textile is woven with deep, rich colors, all derived from natural dyes
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This classic Mayan diamond-shaped pattern was originally depicted in ancient ceremonial huipils as the movement of the sun. Now the women weavers from Tenejapa, Chiapas have turned the pattern into endless variations, including a “Dog’s Paw” design. This brocaded textile is woven with deep, rich colors, all derived from natural dyes
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Mayan-influenced diamond motifs are prevalent throughout the region of San Andreas, Chiapas. This brocaded textile is woven on a backstrap loom with each design and color combination unique. The non-profit organization, Sna Jolobil, has helped the weavers preserve these traditional techniques as well as assist with the marketing of these new designs. Each bag is fully lined and zips closed.
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Felt is a necessary textile to the people of the rainy mountain community of Chamula in Chiapas. Made from the fleece of local sheep, the felt is sturdy, warm, and water-resistant. It’s also an excellent surface for embroidering bright, decorative flowers, and geometric motifs or making into whimsical animals. The local woman’s cooperative makes these sweet bags. Perfect for carrying small items.
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Brightly colored flowers embellish many a child’s or woman’s huipil—the traditional top or blouse worn in Chiapas. Since this type of embroidery is learned when young, many women now use it to decorate cotton bags, such as this, or other home-related products.
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This classic Mayan diamond-shaped pattern was originally depicted in ancient ceremonial huipils as the movement of the sun. Now the women weavers from Tenejapa, Chiapas have turned the pattern into endless variations, including a “Dog’s Paw” design. This brocaded textile is woven with deep, rich colors, all derived from natural dyes
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This bag is a very traditional netted bag from Magdalenas Aldama in Chiapas, Mexico. The process is a labor-intensive one--first the fiber is stripped from the Agave americana plant (the plant is grown for the making of these bags and the fiber is known as maguey); it's then thigh-spun into a tightly-twisted cord; and then the bag itself is made.
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A richly illustrated, bilingual book, this guide visits 20 villages in the Chiapas Highlands to showcase their stunning handwoven cloth while also providing an insider’s look into their history, folklore, festivals, traditions, and daily lives.
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Drawing upon the richness of sights, sounds and beauty of the people and landscape of Oaxaca, Mexico, this DVD provides a fascinating look at contemporary Zapotec weavers from six different villages
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