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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Tlacoyal is the name for the hair braids worn in town.
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This large clay pot is used to make tamales. The traditional tamales here are filled with beans.
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Clay pots and water jugs
are just some of the crafts produced use used in the town.
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Clay pots and figures are valuable crafts used to generate income in the poor area of Mexico.
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This vessel is used to make "tepache" a fermented pineapple drink..