Zoatecpan is located in the district of Xochillan, they have a small handicrafts union there and lots of skilled embroiderers. There are two costumes still worn in town, pictures here is the newer style. There are many patterns of embroidery here.
Bob Freund9/17/2004 For more information contact: info@mexicantextiles.com
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The work shop where Austraberta sews the blouses together.
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Another blouse from Austraberta personal clothing.
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Yoke of a beaded blouse.
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This armadillo shell is formed into a basket and used to hold seed when they are planting the fields.
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Crocheted topped blouse similar to the type worn in Xochitlan.
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Knit top ready to be sewn into a blouse for sale in Xochitlan.