Thursday, Nov 30, Friday December 1, 3-5pm
Sala Quetzal, Biblioteca, Insurgentes #25, Centro
$100
Patricia Scott 415-152-1213 mermaidpls@gmail.com

Huipils and Rebozos (Embroidered Blouses or Tunics and Shawls)

Journey with Patricia as she tells the story of her intrepid adventures to find Huipiles, Rebozos, Shawls and colorful woven purses in Oaxaca, the Yucatan and Guatemala Patricia will spotlight her journey to the hot and humid city of Merida to the remote villages of Yaxunah and Kankabdzonot near Yaxcaba near the ruins of Chichen-Itxa , In Oaxaca focusing local stores selling the Amuzgos huipils to going on a side trip to Teotilan del Valle to buying woven bags from wool and back to Oaxaca City for their colorful recycled plastic totes . And then on to Guatemala to Antiqua, Panajachel , Chichicastenango and Guatemala City Cross Lake Atitlan to Santiago, where she find the gorgeous Bird Huipils. She will let you in on the best place to buy Guatemala fabric in Guatemala City. She will talk about three Textile Museums that are all amazing that are must sees.

Valuable information will be given about how to travel to find this clothing, including a Bibliography of books that give details about possible trips to take and what you might want to buy for your collection.

There will be a sale of Huipils Rebozos and Woven purses. Patricia who is well known Jewelry Designer in San Miguel, will be selling jewelry to match the clothing. For Further information: Contact Patricia Scott 415-152-1213 mermaidpls@gmail.com