San Melchor Betaza, a Zapotec town in the Sierra Juarez of Oaxaca in the district of Villa Alta, traditional huipil and skirts are still worn. The alpine view from the town are amazing. Bob Freund 12/30/2004 For more information contact: info@mexicantextiles.com Click on thumbnail to enlarge image

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The white huipil top worn in a number of villages has pleats on the poplin type and woven design in the loomed version, the belt color distinguishes each village. I purchased this huipil from a man from the village in 1975; it is still back strap woven and has distinctive designs woven into the sleeve. The belt was purchased on a recent trip in 2002 it is woven on a Spanish loom and then cut and folded in thirds to be worn. This color is typical of Betaza. The shawl is a bit coarse but still hand woven and might actually be hand spun. The macramé finish is similar to the finish on the stripped reboso from Yalalag.