The Huichol people are an indigenous culture from Western Mexico, and they are distinctive in that they were never conquered by the Spanish. Because they were not directly colonized, many of their ancient artforms and religious traditions have survived, although like all cultural practices, these have continued to change and develop through time. One type of traditional art … [Read more...] about Huichol Yarn-Painted Art by Alex Bohnert
Maya textiles are highly celebrated not only for their bright colors and their diversity, but also for their rich traditions, long history, and how they unite the many different sub-cultures of the Maya people. The textile artisans are traditionally women, and these women have passed on their traditions to their daughters and granddaughters for centuries. The Maya use many … [Read more...] about Contemporary Mesoamerican Textiles: Researched by Kari Mishler
The Huichol cultures produce art that uses images of animals and other motifs from nature, such as the sun or flowers, to symbolically record their history and ideas. The Huichol are best known for making wooden or papier-mâché sculptures that are coated with beeswax and then covered with colorful nature motifs formed using tiny, imported glass seed beads or … [Read more...] about Huichol Yarn Bird: Researched by Joakima Day