Zoatecpan is located in the district of Xochillan, they have a small handicrafts union there and lots of skilled embroiderers. There are two costumes still worn in town, pictures here is the newer style. There are many patterns of embroidery here.
Bob Freund9/17/2004 For more information contact: info@mexicantextiles.com
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More patterns from the village showing the depth of designs available.
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More patterns from the village showing the depth of designs available.
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The second blouse from this town, showing its traditional design patterns.
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The town government offices, the political organization here is "usos y Costumbres" , the traditional governmental form. Also from the sign I could finally tell how the towns name was spelled. It appears in a variety of ways on different maps.
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The cemetery had these naturally occurring flowers which they call Asucenas. This photo has been chosen for the web site picture of the month 9/04.
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The type of back strap woven belt worn in the town.