As you can see every woman wore a rebozo which is a long straight piece of cloth with looks like a cross between a scarf and a shawl. Like ponchos, huipils and sarapes they are classic Mexican garments made of straight, mostly uncut cloth, but rebozos have their own characteristics. It is classically a woman’s garment, traditionally hand woven, distinguished by complicated finger woven fringes called rapacejos.
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The embroidered blouse, a little gem of art.
The fascinating thing about Mexican blouses is the designs that are put onto each blouse. Each small symbol has a meaning in the culture of the artisan and it differs by region.
The Procession of Silence on Good Friday in Morelia.
It was an experience I will never forget. The huge crowd stood in silence occasionally you could hear a whisper. It was a poignant reminder of the passing of time.
Photo journal of Morelia Mexico. – Capture and Create.
My photos are an expression of what I saw as I walked for a few hours. I hope they give you a small glimpse of interesting things.
The search for the saint of Quilting.!!!!!
We textile artists have our very own Saint his name is Saint Homobonus and there is a statue dedicated to him in Cholula Mexico and of course we had to make a pilgrimage to visit him today. He is closeted in the Pyramid of Cholula and Nuestra Señora de los Remedios Church.
Photo Journal featuring the walls and doors in Ocumichu, Michoacán.Texture
Capturing colors and textures
First day of spring parade in Patzcuaro Mexico.
Today is the first day of spring, so I share a photo journal of the children in the parade around the square, called Primavera, basically it means the first day of spring.
A photo journal of a walk through the town of Patzcuaro
Down through the market and I look at everything as a photo opportunity, but as yet I’ve not engaged anyone in a conversation… simply because I don’t speak Spanish. We smile and nod and thats as far as I’ve got.
Mexico, Magic and Mystery.
On the road again and I’m looking forward to sharing beautiful pictures of Mexico.
So much inspiration, visit the Empty Spools Seminar.
The alarm on the cell phone rang at 3.30 am, and then a few seconds later the shrill of the phone by the bed encouraged me to get up. I’m not complaining, I slept well, but it’s probably the part of travel I like the least. I enlisted the help of the bell boy and…