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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zoatecpan_o
Austraberta and her daughter.
zoatecpan_p
Details from the blouse in my collection.
zoatecpan_q
Details from the blouse in my collection.
zoatecpan_r
View of sleeve, I believe these designs are to be sold to other Nahua villagers.
zoatecpan_s
Detail of running stitch embroidery.