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| Tamazulapan Mixe is a traditional town with about 65% usage of costume, there are many weavers and other traditional handicrafts. Language is conserved to a great degree.Bob Freund 7/14/2004 for more information contact: info@mexicantextiles.com |
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 The shawls or rebosos has a small area of macramé to prevent it from unraveling. |
 Another belt from the collection showing a man spirit and a female spirit. |
 A male figure woven design, I am unsure if this represents Condoy the father of the Mixe race and its leader. |
 While getting ready for the photo session a there was a moment of levity. My friends helped translate since this woman did not speak Spanish. I recently returned to give her a copy of this and other photos and unfortunately she was not well. |
 Side view of the loom used in Tamazulapa Mixe |
 Weaving in "Tamazulapan" Using the backstrap loom the weavers of Tamazulapan have recently been selling there crafts in large crafts shows sponsored by hte Mexican government. |
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