Although not created on what would be considered a traditional loom, today’s craft is inspired by an ancient Mexican weaving technique called Zapotec weaving. The Zapotec are an ancient people, also known as the “cloud people” that lived in the Oaxacan Valley in Mexico. The Zapotec people are responsible for the building the great cities of Monte Alban and Mitla as well as leaving behind evidence of their unique weaving traditions.
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Tejido - MexicoA pesar que no está hecho en lo que será considerado una telar tradicional, la manualidad de hoy es inspirada por una antigua técnica de tejido Mexicano llamada tejido Zapotec. Los Zapotec fueron una cultura antigua, también conocidos como “ la gente de las nubes” que vivieron en el valle de Oaxaca en México. Los Zapotec son responsables de la construcción de las grandes ciudades de Monte Albán y Mitla, también evidencia dejando atrás sus tradiciones de tejido único.
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