Cotzocon Mixe is a huipil weaving village deep in the Sierra Mixe. Back strp alooms are used to weave huipil, rebosos, napkins, table cloths and other textile crafts. Travel to Cotzocon is over a long dirt road. Bob Freund7/14/2004 for more information contact: info@mexicantextiles.com

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Visit Cotzocon Textile pattern gallery

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Another view of the traditional huipil, the girl is not wearing a reboso in this picture.

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The majority of homes were made of adobe, which is a great material for homes since it insulates and is readily available.
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This cotton bag with traditional designs was woven by Natalia Diaz.
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The road out of Cotzocon is said to reach the State of Vera Cruz. However on all maps that I have it ends here.
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Half way to Cotzocon from Zacatepec there is a bridge over this river.
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The construction is town was substantial, in the back ground a double-decker kiosk, the only one I have ever seen. The town square was recently paved also.