Belts are woven on a back strap looms, they are an important part of the indigenous costume. They vary greatly from intricately woven to plain materials simply folded and wrapped around the waist. In some locations only the belts survive and are worn under the clothing. In Mexico City there is still 1 indigenous belt weaver in the district of Milpa Alta. The town of Tetelcingo, Morelos has two belt weavers that supply the remaining women that still wear the traditional huipil

Belt weaver from Tequilla , Vera Cruz ( video)
Belt weaver from Xaltepec, Puebla ( video) 

Bob Freund 7/2006 Return to Collection page
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