Beni guiea: flowered people zapotec weavers

Beni guiea: flowered people zapotec weaversSize: 80x204cm; 31. 4x80. 3in; 2. 6x6. 6ft Weaver: Mario Bautista Martinez Materials: worsted fine wools double ply and then plied manually again for a heavier rug. Dyed with cochineal and native indigo. This rug represent the cycle of life of Nahuales, or Beni Guiea as we call them in Dixza language, you would understand it as shamans. All ancient governors in our culture were high Shamans trained in all the fine arts and advanced sciences of the

Patterns and symbols: rows of the cycle of life pattern

We must look back at our ancestors footsteps and embrace a restorative way of life with life on earth

5x55in 80x140cm

blue mountains that bring the rain for our milpa seeds (corn

The path of the warrior teaches us that we must embrace death as part of life in order to live fulfilled lives

By purchasing this rug you help Francisca Hipolito (the weavers wife) to pay for her dental care

Her family's basketry work has been featured in The Smithsonian Museum

Weaver: Azucena M

each tribe is bringing its own hue

The ancient teachings can be summarized in the moto live a life of balance

This story teaches us the ancient principle of hunting

The story of the rabbit on the moon can be summarised as follows