Bainchei Galbaiín: the weaving of life color feast

Bainchei Galbaiín: the weaving of life color feastTextile artist: Leonardo Martnez Size: 80x90cm Materials and methods: criollo sheep wool and feathers hand dyed using aniline dyes in an exhaustive vat. Woven on a 7 threads per inch harness using a Zapotec loom of the XVI century style. Woven on cotton warp. The design was created mixing tapestry weaving technique with oil painting over designated areas for increased texture and form. Design, patterns and symbols. This rug painting in inspired in the

this body or the nature around us for free but was an act of sacrifice fromt the divine and so we must take utmost care of it and always strive to maintin the balance of all the subtle esscences that make life possible

Frank Díaz

Our ancestors understood that the reality is more than we can perceive with our senses

From that perspective

Handwoven on a Zapotec walking loom of the 16th century style using a 7 threads per inch harness

our ancestors developed and refined agriculture

Xiuhquilitl (Indigofera Suffroticosa) Cempasuchitl (Marigold)

Weaver: Pedro

Tucked in: a neat look and easy vacuuming

mother sun

In our cosmovission

in this case Espadín takes up to seven years to grow and reach maturity