Mexico's indigenous weavers seek international recognition

[Judi Lynn]

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By AFP

Published September 23, 2021

Indigenous weavers in Mexico’s southern highlands are striving for rightful recognition from an international fashion industry that they say plunders their creations and tradition.

The struggle has taken on added symbolism as Mexico this month celebrates the bicentenary of its independence with plaudits for indigenous peoples’ resistance against Spanish colonization.

Sitting on blankets on the ground in the courtyard of Julia Perez’s house in the town of Zinacantan, weavers use traditional looms to produce fabric blending a multitude of bright colors.

“There is a fusion of our ideas so that our tradition, our culture, our fabrics are not lost,” the 39-year-old Tzotzil craftswoman said.

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https://www.digitaljournal.com/world/mexicos-indigenous-weavers-seek-international-recognition/article#ixzz77O3xMb7D

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Please take a moment to see unbelievable woven designs from Sinacantan, Chiapas, Mexico!

https://en.elcaminomascorto.es/zinacantan-chiapas/

Mystical, other-worldly!

















(Doesn't it look as if she has an other extradimensional rainbow coming into her room? OMG.)

[CurtEastPoint]

1. I bought one similar about 20 years ago and love it. Such wonderful texture and colors.

[Judi Lynn]

2. Lucky you! The art they produce together is completely unique. Magical.

That must have been an interesting trip!

They have a tradition there I hope they can and will keep going. It's too beautiful to lose.

[CurtEastPoint]

3. If I recall it was in Puerto Vallarta at a small shop specializing in this art.

[Judi Lynn]

4. Beautiful destination! Wow. It's great that the artists may have an outlet in such a great area!

Easy to see why people make trips to Puerto Vallarta. Such amazing scenery and water!

Great place for outstanding artists to showcase their products.