When I was in San Cristobal de Las Casas in the state of Chiapas this last February, and I am so glad I was able to travel, I took my group to the Museo de Lost Altos de Chiapas
Ex-Convento de Santo Domingo de Guzmán. There is a gallery space that has special exhibitions. And this particular exhibition was spectacular.
The Arte Objecto Mazahuan (Art Object Mazahua) Exhibition. Artisans from the community of San Felipe Santiago in the state of Mexico produced 55 pieces of embroidery that are on display.
The detail and intricate designs are just beautiful.
It was designer Isabel Quijano Leon who established a relationship with the Mazahua and works with them in creating new designs and helps market their products.
A common thread in the Mazahua dress is the traditional "sacks", blouses of different, bright colors.
The exhibition has been presented in Merida at the Museo Casa Montejo, the Franz Mayer Museum in Mexico City, the textile Museum in Oaxaca and the Museum of Anthropology and History of the Mexican Cultural Center in the state of Mexico. And I believe onto San Miguel de Allende.
Hard at work.
Hopefully when life starts to get back to normal, the museo will re-open. The show is there until June. In the mean time, enjoy my photos of these incredible textiles.
