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Why We Left, Expat Anthology: Norma’s Personal Essay
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Wrap Yourself in the Warmth of Mexico!
Dreaming of returning to Mexico or a winter away from cold, ice and snow? It may not happen for many of us this year. The next best thing, I think, is to wrap yourself in the warmth of Mexico. It’s … Continue reading
Susie’s Regrets Sale: Three Fine Rebozos (Shawls)
Susie’s traveled with Oaxaca Cultural Navigator to Tenancingo de Degollado to explore the ikat weaving and rebozo making culture of Mexico. She has since returned with us to other parts of Mexico, including Chiapas and the Oaxaca Coast. Meanwhile, on … Continue reading
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Posted in Cultural Commentary, Oaxaca Mexico art and culture
Tagged double-weave, for sale, Ikat, Mexico, rebozo, Remigio Mestas, shawl
Tribute to Mothers: Feliz Dia de la Madre
First, a bouquet of red roses for all mothers, daughters and foster mothers. For the women in our lives who give us strength, courage and determination to stand up with shoulders back, head high. For the women who came before … Continue reading
Traveling with Huellas Que Trascienden to Yochib, Oxchuc, Chiapas
There is no better reality check to understand quality of life for Chiapas indigenous people than to travel the back roads into remote villages, where people live clinging precariously to mountain slopes. They get to their houses by walking narrow … Continue reading
El Rebozo Made in Mexico Exhibit, Franz Mayer Museum, Mexico City
Getting to see this exhibit El Rebozo Made in Mexico before it closes Sunday, August 30, 2015, has been a priority for me since I first heard about the planning for it several years ago from British fashion designer-textile artist … Continue reading →
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Posted in Clothing Design, Cultural Commentary, Mexico City, Mixed Media Art, Photography, Textiles, Tapestries & Weaving, Travel & Tourism
Tagged art, exhibition, Franz Mayer Museum, Mexico, Mexico City, natural dyes, Oaxaca, rebozo, shawl, show, weaving