Santa Thomas Jalieza, a town dedicated to weaving on back strap looms. The town for many years created a wonderful variety of back strap loomed belts and other handicrafts including handbags, table runners, pouches, backpacks and shoulder bags.

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The design in the center is of the plumed dancers, the most traditional Zapotec dancer, on the right an owl.
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A finely woven belt
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A close up of woven designs.
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Woven bag