Santiago Mezquititlan is a large traditional community where agriculture and handicrafts are the chief economic activities. The women from here sell their dolls all over Mexico City and are present in the major weekend markets of Coyoacan and San Angel. The town is divided into 5 Barrios or communities. Bob Freund 11/23/2004 for more information contact : info@mexicantextiles.com

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Here is another example of the embroidered neckline of the second quechquemitl; the design is floral rather than traditional.

Traditional blouse made from synthetic material and pleated in front and around the neckline.

Eliona wearing her day-to-day costume, this is what she was wearing when I approached her rancho.

The area surrounding the town, this picture was taken from the yard.

The area is cold in winter and the quechquemitl is an important garment.

The area is wide-open rolling fields near her home in Barrio (5) Quinto. As mentioned earlier the town is spread out over a large area and this part of town seems to be the highest of the 5 neighborhoods