The textiles of the indigenous communities showcase the talent of the women of the Chiapas Highlands. The blouses for women, woven on a backstrap loom in Tenejapa, stand out. The colors reflect their roots, the feeling of the land, and each stitch highlights the unity of the people, their worldview, and their desire to live in peace.
The striking red embroidery on the blouses, set against a white background, is the work of Petrona Gómez Cruz, from the Los Colibrís Civil Association in the center of Tenejapa. The huipil is woven on a backstrap loom with brocade in acrylic thread.
The blouses are made in different colors and styles, woven on a backstrap loom. They are also available in industrial fabrics such as linen, cotton, silk, and muslin. Prices range from 520 to 950 pesos on average, with more expensive pieces depending on the style. There is significant demand at the sales stall in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, located on Eighth Street West between Central Avenue and First Avenue South.
Some of the knitted garments stand out for their elegant regional flowers, designed on a black and blue background. Each work of art reflects the spirit of the indigenous towns and communities that have come together to establish a sales point in the capital of Chiapas.
The traditional clothing showcased by Petrona Gómez Cruz is colorful and symbolic, featuring shades like green, representing the region’s landscape, as well as reds, blues, yellows, and other colors, with geometric figures that symbolize their worldview and connection to the land.
It is characterized by the backstrap loom, the crochet technique, and brocade, a talent that has been passed down from generation to generation, from great-grandmothers, grandmothers and mothers, with the desire that it will continue to more generations.
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