Remote Oaxaca: Shell Dyeing, Embroidery and Brocade
When
12-15 Nov. 2011
Where
We will visit one of the last traditional weavers of San Bartolo Yautepec, who does spectacularly fine back strap brocade, using a needle as a shuttle. We will travel to the Isthmus of Tehuantepec and a village whose principle trade is embroidery of the floral blouses. We'll also visit the remote Huave village of San Mateo del Mar on a spit of land between the ocean and a large lagoon. We will end our journey by climbing aboard a small boat and heading to a secluded beach to see one of the last traditional shell dyers.
Guide
Eric Mindling
Guide's biography
Professional tour guide, author, photographer and lecturer who works as an advocate for the artisans of Southern Mexico. He has lived in Oaxaca since 1992 working with traditional weavers and potters.
Tour's length
4 days
Language
Bilingual tour: English / Spanish
Maximum number of passengers
11
Cost
US$790.00. Includes: four days, four nights lodging, private transport, weaving, embroidery, and dyeing demonstrations, and all meals starting with lunch Nov. 12th and ending with dinner Nov. 15th
Notes
The tour ends the evening of Nov 15th with dinner, but your hotel room for that night is included in the tour price. You can make your return travel arrangements for the 16th or stay and enjoy the beaches of Huatulco OR extend your trip and join us for our Fiber Arts of the Oaxacan Coast Tour
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