symbols and meaning of regional textile designs.clothing design and construction, fashion adaptations.native seed preservation and cultivation.beating and spinning cotton, and weaving with natural dyes.the culture, history and identity of cloth.Hand-painted Converse tennis shoes at Pinotepa de Don Luis art studio We attend Dreamweavers annual sale at Hotel Santa Fe.We support indigenous artisans directly.We travel to remote regions to discover amazing cloth.We visit three local markets to experience daily life.We swim in a rare bioluminescence lagoon.We participate in a sea turtle release with sunset dinner on the beach.We see, touch, smell native Oaxaca cotton - brown, green, natural.We meet back-strap loom weavers, natural dyers, spinners.We visit 7 weaving villages in Oaxaca and Guerrero.Our 2020 group and one of the weaving cooperatives we visit Market meander, Puerto Escondido We learn about and discuss motifs, lifestyle, endangered species, quality and value of direct support. She has worked in the region for the past fifteen years and knows the textile culture and people intimately. We have invited a noted cultural anthropologist to travel with us. San Juan Colorado, Oaxaca, weaver who uses indigo and nanche tree bark for dyes Stunning cotton is spun and woven into lengths of cloth connected with intricate needlework to form amazing garments. Villages along the coast and neighboring mountains were able to preserve their traditional weaving culture because of their isolation. The weaver and Kristy, who came on our trip from Australia This study tour focuses on revival of ancient textile techniques and Oaxaca’s vast weaving culture that encompasses the use of natural dyes, back-strap loom weaving, drop spindle hand spinning, and glorious, pre-Hispanic native cotton. You will meet artisans in their homes and workshops, enjoy local cuisine, dip your hands in an indigo dye-bath, and travel to remote villages you may not go to on your own.
We give you an intimate, connecting experience. Natural dyes on back-strap loomed cotton, the finest handmade garments
This entire study tour is focused on exploring the textiles of Oaxaca’s Costa Chica. You arrive to and leave from Puerto Escondido, connecting through Mexico City or Oaxaca.
BACKSTRAP LOOM REGISTRATION
Please complete this Registration Form and return to Norma Schafer at to participate. Indigo and purple shell dye in Pinotepa de Don Luis Handmade masks for Dance of the Tigers, San Juan ColoradoĬost is $2,795 per person shared room or $3,395 per person for private room. To register, please complete the Registration Form and email it. Trip is limited to 12 participants–6 single rooms and 3 shared rooms. Arrive on Saturday, January 16 and depart on Monday, Janu9 nights, 10 days in textile heaven!
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