Gosh, so many textiles, so little time. Just back from weeks of textile travels in Mexico! After a month of textile adventures in India!
Ikat rebozo on the loom, Tenancingo de Degollado
And, in my desire to support the weavers and block printers of Bhuj, Gujarat, India; Tenancingo de Degollado, Estado de Mexico, who make ikat rebozos; the embroiderers and back-strap loom weavers of Chiapas and Oaxaca, Mexico, and the beaders and embroiderers of Puebla State, I have collected too much.
Pop-Up Textile + Jewelry Sale
Tuesday and Wednesday, February 28 and March 1
Noon to 4 p.m.
Where: Norma’s Casita Alegria, Teotitlan del Valle, Oaxaca
RSVP: email norma.schafer@icloud.com to get directions
- Rebozos, shawls and scarves
- Huipiles, dresses and blouses
- Bolsas, bags and totes
- Array of jewelry — some new, some vintage
- Miscellaneous — come see what you will find
I have invited an excellent local cook to come with her amazing tamales. She will offer these for sale at village prices, plus hand crafted hot chocolate made from cacao beans she roasts herself! Come and spend the day on the terraza.
Block printed cotton collected over weeks in India
Textiles from the village of Cancuc, Chiapas
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