As is well known, in Mexico there is a centuries-old textile tradition, dating back even before the conquest, where women used the backstrap loom to make the garments that would be used by the entire population of their community. Many of these traditions survive to this day, where we see communities from different regions of the country displaying textiles, colors and/or embroidery representative of that culture and its traditions and customs.
As is well known, in Mexico there is a centuries-old textile tradition, even dating back long before the conquest, where women used the back strap loom for the elaboration of the garments that would be used by the entire population of their community. Many of these traditions live to this day, where we see communities from different regions of the country wearing textiles, colors and/or embroidery representative of that culture and its traditions and customs.
But when we talk about textile tradition , we are not only talking about the characteristic or representative clothing of these communities, we are also talking about a living tradition, which grows and evolves with the development and creativity of the artisans themselves, who keep this tradition alive with their talent. beautiful tradition.
But we talk about the textile tradition, we not only talk about the characteristic or representative clothing of these communities, we also talk about a living tradition, which grows and evolves with the development and creativity of the artisans themselves, who keep alive, with their talent, this beautiful tradition.
For this reason, we say that traditional textiles are not the same as textile tradition ; in the first, we refer to those garments used by certain communities, in which they are represented by certain fabrics, whether on a pedal or waist loom, or even embroidery that tells a part of their history and culture. We also believe that all these traditions should be cared for and respected.
That is why, we say that it is not the same traditional textile, as the textile tradition; In the first, we refer to those garments used by certain communities, in which they are represented by certain fabrics, either on a pedal or waist loom, or even embroidery that tell part of their history and culture. Likewise, we believe that all these traditions must be cared for and respected.
But on the other hand, it is also important to seek to honor our rich textile tradition, promoting and revaluing the exquisite work carried out by the master craftsmen of the loom in our country. Working with artisans, in collaboration for the creation of original textiles, but using the technique The traditional use of the loom, both waist and pedal, adds value to this important work and helps keep the work of new artisans alive, who inherit the trade from generation to generation.
But on the other hand, it is also important to seek to honor our rich textile tradition, promoting and revaluing the exquisite work done by the master craftsmen of the loom of our country. Working with artisans, in collaboration for the creation of original textiles, but using the traditional technique of the loom, both waist and pedal, adds value to this important work and encourages the work of new artisans to be kept alive, who inherit the profession from generation to generation.
Therefore, while we can appreciate the historical, cultural and aesthetic value of the representative clothing of different communities in our country, while seeking to ensure that they endure for many generations, we can also promote a tradition that is vibrant, rich and very open to the creation of new designs in textiles, which give rise to garments that make us proud as Mexicans, while we show off unique pieces full of history, culture and the heart of our people.
Therefore, while you can appreciate the historical, cultural and aesthetic value of the representative clothing of different communities of our country, at the same time that it is sought that they last for many generations, you can also promote a tradition that is vibrant, rich and very open to the creation of new designs in textiles, which give rise to garments that make us proud as Mexicans, while we wear unique pieces full of history, culture and the hearts of our people.
