| El Grande is one of many small villages in the Mixteca Alta region that maintains a weaving tradition. The wool is eniterly prepared by hand than then woven into these ward ponchos. Each village has its own distinct style that is easily recognized by the people in the region. Bob Freund 8/18/2004 For more information contact info@mexicantextiles.com |
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| El Grande is located a few kilometers from Chalcatongo in land from Tlaxiaco Oaxaca In this region the weather can be cool due to the altitude and wool sarapes are common for men. Women use rebosos. The wool is handspun and then woven on a back strap loom. A close up of the herringbone weave and the center of the sarapes where the two panels are joined. | |||
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