For 125 years, the Mexican community in Oaxaca has celebrated their agrarian roots with a knock-out display of carved radishes … More
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The Art of Weaving
The Oaxaca weaving tradition is centered in Teotitlán del Valle, where now over 150 families create rugs and textiles. Their … More
The Color Red
The color red may dominate during Valentine’s Day, but this vibrant color has ruled for thousands of years. Red can … More
Art Installation or home?
My walk today passed by an art installation on the mountain. The rusted steel frame traced out the traditional shape … More
The payphone on the corner
Ten Thousand steps
In an effort to start the New Year off on a good foot, this morning’s walk was nearly ten thousand … More
The Art on the Street
A travel memory from December 2019. We came to explore Villa de Zaachila’s archeological site, but afterwards strolling through the … More
From my bookshelf
Arts and Crafts of Mexico has been my go-to guide for years as I’ve learned about the traditional crafts made … More
From My Bookshelf
Oaxaca al Gusto: An Infinite Gastronomy by Diana Kennedy is on my bookshelf. This is more than a cookbook – … More
Art and Archeology
My longing for travel continues. I’ve been remembering past trips in an effort to soothe my travel pangs. Yagul is … More