Tianguismanalco, Puebla is a large orderly Nahua town. Nahua is spoken by many people both at home and the in street. The tapestry embroidered blouses are now worn only by the older generations in a very limited way. Bob Freund 6/25/2005 For more information contact: info@mexicantextiles.com

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The examples of the blouse from the town were very similar to the one in the collection. During the procession that took about 2 hours to wind it way through the town, I did notice a number of women wearing embroidered blouses under their over blouses and at least two were the typical style of the village as shown above. The day today embroidered blouses can be from other nearby villages or actually embroidered in town. The back strap woven belt had been replaced by to piece of material that was worn in a similar manner. Although it is difficult to ask women to show you their slip I was able to notice more than a few women who were wearing them, always of an older generation. This town is a perfect example of a town about to completely loss its textile tradition. In the past there was also bead work done hear, according to the different people I spoke to, it was no longer used or made in town.

During the procession it was interesting to see that the young people were responsible for carrying the over 20 images, even young teenage girls were part of it. Many girls were assisted when the procession stopped by men who lifted to images of their shoulders. As is customary they also rotated the people that carry the images, however the largest of San Juan was carried by adult men, because of the weight, I am sure. Women came out of their homes and spread flower petals on the street where the procession was to pass. This can be seen in the last image on the bottom row.