.. Jalbum 8.6 slides/1weaver_tlaquimpa_01.html# Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:04:21 -0800 Manuela Ruiz de Tlaquimpa , Tepetzintla , Puebla in her traditional costume. She is a belt weaver. Manuela Ruiz de Tlaquimpa , Tepetzintla , Puebla in her traditional costume. She is a belt weaver. slides/1weaver_tlaquimpa_01.JPG slides/beltwwaver_tlaquimpa_13.html# Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:04:21 -0800 These belts are worn by some women in this municipality and the Nahua women of Ahuacatlan and Zacatlan. These belts are worn by some women in this municipality and the Nahua women of Ahuacatlan and Zacatlan. slides/beltwwaver_tlaquimpa_13.JPG slides/belt_tlaquimpa_02.html# Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:04:21 -0800 THe more traditional red belt with designs similar to the Totonacan belts worn throughout the Sierra Norte of Puebla. The width is much less than the Totonacan belts. THe more traditional red belt with designs similar to the Totonacan belts worn throughout the Sierra Norte of Puebla. The width is much less than the Totonacan belts. slides/belt_tlaquimpa_02.JPG slides/belt_tlaquimpa_03.html# Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:04:21 -0800 Detail of the belt with a key to give perpective. Detail of the belt with a key to give perpective. slides/belt_tlaquimpa_03.JPG slides/blouse_tlaquimpa_19.html# Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:04:21 -0800 Traditional blouse made from commercial material, The lace collar and matching cuffs and waist are common details. Traditional blouse made from commercial material, The lace collar and matching cuffs and waist are common details. slides/blouse_tlaquimpa_19.JPG slides/blouse_tlaquimpa_20.html# Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:04:21 -0800 Close up of the blouse. Close up of the blouse. slides/blouse_tlaquimpa_20.JPG slides/hairbrads_tlaquimpa_18.html# Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:04:21 -0800 Woven strips used in weaving the hair into a braid. Woven strips used in weaving the hair into a braid. slides/hairbrads_tlaquimpa_18.JPG slides/map.html# Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:04:21 -0800 Map of the district documented. Map of the district documented. slides/map.jpg slides/nahuatl_family_tlaquimpa.html# Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:04:21 -0800 Manuela Ruiz and Miguel Carrillo hernandez and me on that sunny day. Manuela Ruiz and Miguel Carrillo hernandez and me on that sunny day. slides/nahuatl_family_tlaquimpa.JPG slides/nahuatl_woman_11.html# Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:04:21 -0800 Manuela straightening the ends of the belt. Manuela straightening the ends of the belt. slides/nahuatl_woman_11.JPG slides/nahua_tlaquimpa_04.html# Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:04:21 -0800 Threads at the end of the weave are normally braided. Threads at the end of the weave are normally braided. slides/nahua_tlaquimpa_04.JPG slides/nahua_tlaquimpa_05.html# Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:04:21 -0800 Road into Tlaquimpa. Road into Tlaquimpa. slides/nahua_tlaquimpa_05.JPG slides/nahua_tlaquimpa_09.html# Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:04:21 -0800 Walkinh back to Manuelas home to buy a belt. Walkinh back to Manuelas home to buy a belt. slides/nahua_tlaquimpa_09.JPG slides/nahua_tlaquimpa_10.html# Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:04:21 -0800 Manuela and her husband in the shed where they keep the firewood. Manuela and her husband in the shed where they keep the firewood. slides/nahua_tlaquimpa_10.JPG slides/nahua_tlaquimpa_12.html# Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:04:21 -0800 Manuaela extending the finished belt, she is wearing a quechquemitl on her head , the red belt and black hand spun and woven wrap skirt. Manuaela extending the finished belt, she is wearing a quechquemitl on her head , the red belt and black hand spun and woven wrap skirt. slides/nahua_tlaquimpa_12.JPG slides/nahua_tlaquimpa_14.html# Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:04:21 -0800 Here we are joking, Olivia my guide would do the translation from Spanish to Nahuatl. Here we are joking, Olivia my guide would do the translation from Spanish to Nahuatl. slides/nahua_tlaquimpa_14.JPG slides/nahua_tlaquimpa_16.html# Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:04:21 -0800 The woven symbol in the center of the belt that looks like a H is the symbol for a weaver. The woven symbol in the center of the belt that looks like a H is the symbol for a weaver. slides/nahua_tlaquimpa_16.JPG slides/nahua_tlaquimpa_17.html# Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:04:21 -0800 Looking down the lenght of the belt , now in my collection. Looking down the lenght of the belt , now in my collection. slides/nahua_tlaquimpa_17.JPG slides/nahua_tlaquimpa_21.html# Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:04:21 -0800 The blouse The blouse slides/nahua_tlaquimpa_21.JPG slides/nahua_tlaquimpa_22.html# Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:04:21 -0800 slides/nahua_tlaquimpa_22.JPG slides/nahua_tlaquimpa_23.html# Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:04:21 -0800 slides/nahua_tlaquimpa_23.JPG slides/nahua_tlaquimpa_26.html# Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:04:21 -0800 Some scense of the local area. Some scense of the local area. slides/nahua_tlaquimpa_26.jpg slides/town_tlaquimpa_06.html# Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:04:21 -0800 The church The church slides/town_tlaquimpa_06.JPG slides/town_tlaquimpa_07.html# Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:04:21 -0800 Looking down on the roof of a home in town. Looking down on the roof of a home in town. slides/town_tlaquimpa_07.JPG slides/town_tlaquimpa_08.html# Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:04:21 -0800 Road building in the town. Road building in the town. slides/town_tlaquimpa_08.JPG slides/town_tlaquimpa_25.html# Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:04:21 -0800 Town offices. Town offices. slides/town_tlaquimpa_25.JPG