Tag: “Mexico”

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  1. The Old Rail

    The original 18th Century railing in the Textile Museum of Oaxaca, which opened in April of 2008.

  2. Great Room

    The Caracol Room of the Textile Museum of Oaxaca, which opened its doors in April 2008.

  3. Museo Textil de Oaxaca

    Grand Opening April 2008.
    Textiles from all over the world find their home in this renovated 18th Century private home and 16th Century ex-convent in the historic center of Oaxaca.

    At center is a satchel for men of cotton and wool from the Jingpaw group of Birma from the 20th Century.

  4. Eclipse

    Moon and Sun beaded artwork made by the Huichol Indians of Mexico.

    These pieces of art are created in Jalisco and Nayarit, by the Huichols Indians. The Huichols Indians are descendants of the Aztec Indians of Mexico and related to the Hopi Indians of Arizona.

  5. Gathering Oyster Shells

    At low tide there are many species of marine life that become visible; horseshoe crabs, jellyfish, all types of native shells and birds that love to fish.

  6. That's "Comrade" Thief

    Rising Angolan literary star Ondjaki talks about his work, a typical Angolan library experience, and, for a moment, politics, at the recent writers festival in Oaxaca, Mexico.

  7. Worldwide Weave

    The Textile Museum of Oaxaca celebrated its Grand Opening in April of 2008 with an exhibit entitled, "From Mitla to Sumatra: The Art of the Woven Fret," featuring handmade indigenous clothing from Iran to Burma.

  8. Ascent to the Land of the Raramuri

    Ascending Mexico's Copper Canyon by train, the journey is the magic.