The Bautista family has a history of spinning and weaving wool in the Zapotec tradition, that spans more than 700 years.
They live and work in Teotatlan de Valle, state of Oaxaca, Mexico. The wool is local, the dyes are all natural, it is hand carded,
hand spun, dyed, and woven in traditional designs.
I met Gustavo Bautista at the mercado de artesantes in the old city section of Oaxaca. Gustavo took me out to Teotatlan to
see his family's work and I brought back these selected pieces
All these pieces are offered "fair trade" in that they are direct from the producer, imported and sold by myself. By cutting out 3
or 4 steps in the marketing of these rugs, I am able to give the Bautistas their Oaxacan retail price, and get the selection of the
best pieces for my customers here, at a reasonable price.
They live and work in Teotatlan de Valle, state of Oaxaca, Mexico. The wool is local, the dyes are all natural, it is hand carded,
hand spun, dyed, and woven in traditional designs.
I met Gustavo Bautista at the mercado de artesantes in the old city section of Oaxaca. Gustavo took me out to Teotatlan to
see his family's work and I brought back these selected pieces
All these pieces are offered "fair trade" in that they are direct from the producer, imported and sold by myself. By cutting out 3
or 4 steps in the marketing of these rugs, I am able to give the Bautistas their Oaxacan retail price, and get the selection of the
best pieces for my customers here, at a reasonable price.
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Interested in fabric arts?
I am organizing a work/craft tour to Oaxaca for the winter of 2010. The Bautista
family expressed interest in hosting a few people for a week or so, to live and work with them.
At this point, no definite plans have been made and no itinerary has been set. Get in touch
with me if you're interested. The possibilities are endless.
I am organizing a work/craft tour to Oaxaca for the winter of 2010. The Bautista
family expressed interest in hosting a few people for a week or so, to live and work with them.
At this point, no definite plans have been made and no itinerary has been set. Get in touch
with me if you're interested. The possibilities are endless.
Hotel Posada del Centro,
Oaxaca
Oaxaca
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