It’s been 19 months since I’ve been to my home in Teotitlan del Valle, Oaxaca. In the past several years I’ve been walking, and eating for health (gluten and lactose free). Most of the handwoven clothes I have, mostly from Oaxaca and Chiapas, do not fit! If you wear a size Medium, Large or Extra Large, then look closely below for some beautiful blouses (blusas) and dresses (huipiles). Many rare, most with natural dyes.
How to buy: Tell me the item you want by number. Send me your mailing address. I will send you a PayPal invoice after you ID your choices. The invoice will include the cost of the garment + $12 mailing. If you want more than once piece, I’m happy to combine mailing. I’ll be mailing from Taos, NM when I return after November 15.
SOLD. 4.1. From San Pedro Amusgo on the Oaxaca coast, a fine, intricate flower embellished huipil woven on the backstrap loom. This is NOT embroidered but completely loom created. 25” wide x 34” long. $225. #4.2. From Zacoalpan, Guerrero, an Amusgo huipil woven by a family that grows its own native cotton. This one is RARE natural green cotton —pre-Hispanic. 28” wide x 28” long. $295. SOLD. 4.3. A beautiful poncho from Chiapas. 100% cotton with handmade ties with fringes on the sides. 34” wide x 38” long. $175. #4.4. Cute little handwoven pullover scarf from Puebla. $10. SOLD 4.5 Free-form machine embroidered blouse from Tlahuitoltepec. Sturdy cotton. 20” wide x 24” long. $75. SOLD 4.6. From the Chinantla region of Oaxaca, where the Flor de Piña dance originated. Have you seen this huipil at the Guelaguetza? A true collector’s piece! 26” wide x 48” long. $595 SOLD. 4.7. Designed by Living Textiles of Mexico’ Sheri Brautigam, a pullover scarf made fromTenancingo ikat woven cotton and fine crochet joinery. One size. $45. #4.8. Dreamweavers from Pinotepa de Don Luis, Oaxaca collection piece. Backstrap loom woven. Wine red threads embellish traditional designs with handspun cotton. 31” wide x 49” long. $495 —way less than what I paid for it!#4.9. From Remigio Mestas and Los Baules de Juana Cata, a naturally dyed poncho made on the backstrap loom. 42” wide x. 32” long. $345 SOLD 4.10. A pullover scarf from Puebla, lacy. One size. $10. #4.11. Vintage embroidered blouse from the Chatino people in the mountains above Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. Lacy crochet trim and a gathered neckline that is adjustable. Look at those poinsettias. Perfect for Christmas. 18” across front of bodice and 29” long. $250.
SOLD 4.12. Yes. I’m letting this go. Way too big. The most gorgeous weaving from Dreamweavers in Pinotepa de Don Luis. Indigo and caracol púrpura. Look at all those figures. Months to make. By Amada. 29” wide x 29” long. $375.
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Norma Schafer and Oaxaca Cultural Navigator LLC has offered programs in Mexico since 2006. We have over 30 years of university program development experience. See my resume.
Study Toursd are personally curated and introduce you to Mexico's greatest artisans. They are off-the-beaten path, internationally recognized. We give you access to where people live and work. Yes, it is safe and secure to travel. Groups are limited in size for the most personal experience.
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Designers, retailers, wholesalers, universities and other organizations come to us to develop weaving relationships, customized itineraries, study abroad programs, meetings and conferences. It's our pleasure to make arrangements.
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We offer textile experiences in our studio where we weave and work only in natural dyes.You can see the process during our textile tours, dye workshops or customized weaving experiences. Ask us for more information about these experiences, customized scheduling, and prices.
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Oaxaca has the largest and most diverse textile culture in Mexico! Learn about it.
When you visit Oaxaca immerse yourself in our textile culture: How is indigenous clothing made, what is the best value, most economical, finest available. Suitable for adults only. Set your own dates.
1-Day OaxacaCity Collectors Textile Tour.Exclusive Access! We take you into the homes and workshops of Oaxaca State's prize-winning weavers. They come from the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, the Mixteca, Mixe, Amuzgos and Triqui areas and represent their weaving families and cooperatives here. For collectors, retailers, buyers, wholesalers, fashionistas.
February 5-13, 2023: Bucket List Tour: Monarch Butterflies + Michoacan. Spiritual, mystical connection to nature. Go deep into weaving, pottery, mask-making and more! We haven't offered this tour since 2019 and we anticipate it will sell out quickly.
February 21-March 1, 2023: Chiapas Textile Study Tour--Deep Into the Maya World Based in San Cristobal de las Casas, we travel to distant pueblos to meet extraordinary back strap loom weavers --Best of the Best! SOLD OUT
October 27, 2023: Day of the Dead Ocotlan Highway Tour, One Day. It’s Market Day! The biggest of the year. See special altar food and decor, visit artisans, explore culture, eat at a traditional open air cocina de humo (grill kitchen).
October 29, 2023: Teotitlan del Valle Altars and Studio Visits to natural dye and weaving artisans who invite you to their altar rooms to share family traditions. Meet a traditional beeswax candlemaker. Eat mole and mezcal in a local family comedor.
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January 2024--Oaxaca Coast Textile Study Tour
February 2024--Mexico City, Puebla + Tlaxcala
Late February 2024--Textile Study Tour to Chiapas
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Dye Master Dolores Santiago Arrellanas with son Omar Chavez Santiago, weaver and dyer, Fey y Lola Rugs, Teotitlan del Valle
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