Dying and Weaving

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Textiles and Weaving

in Mexico

 

cochineal process

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the cochineal insect lives on cactus
(the white looking spots)

 

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collected and dried

 

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ground to make the dye

 

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preparing the wool

 

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the dying

 

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and drying

 

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selling the carpets

 

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backstrap loom

 

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Mexican woman

 

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Oaxaca style costume

Other Mexican Textiles

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