Artisans of OAXACA |
Meet the artisans behind our ethically made clothes and learn about theit heirloom techniques.
“WE WORK, LAUGH, AND RAISE OUR CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN TOGETHER. WE PUSH EACH OTHER TO CREATE NEW DESIGNS WITH RICH COLORS. IT'S HARD WORK BUT WE FIND INSPIRATION IN OUR COMMUNITY."
Esperanza
Artisans
8
Origin
17° 03' 55.51" N
-96° 43' 25.14" W
Weavers of Oaxaca
Talk about strong women. This cooperative of Zapotec women was started by Esperanza, the oldest of five sisters, as a way to provide for her family after they lost their father. Fast forward 20 years, and this weaving group still exists as a way for single moms, widows, and unmarried women to make a living.
When we visited these women, they couldn’t wait to show us their handiwork – their faces beamed with pride as they told us about the different stories and symbols found throughout their weavings. Their personal favorite is the butterfly pattern – a symbol of beauty and liberty, everything that this cooperative stands for. To them, these weavings aren’t merely objects to fill a home - they are artifacts of their own personalities and their Zapotec roots.
When we visited these women, they couldn’t wait to show us their handiwork – their faces beamed with pride as they told us about the different stories and symbols found throughout their weavings. Their personal favorite is the butterfly pattern – a symbol of beauty and liberty, everything that this cooperative stands for. To them, these weavings aren’t merely objects to fill a home - they are artifacts of their own personalities and their Zapotec roots.
