





Carapan, Mexican Folk Art Gallery.
Fine Mexican Textile by Mazahua Indigenous People Tree With Parrots
ABOUT THIS MEXICAN INDIGENOUS TEXTILE
This exquisite textile was embroidered by Mazahua indigenous people. It displays a tree of life with parrots, peacocks, and toucans standing on its branches. Mazahua indigenous people live in the state of Mexico and Michoacán. Mazahua means in Náhuatl "people of the deer", which is considered to be a sacred animal.The whole piece is decorated with their characteristic style and imagery.
TECHNICAL DATA
SIZE | 9.8 x 6.3 In/ 25 x 16 cm |
MADE OF | 100% Cotton |
REGION | State of Mexico |
ETHNIC GROUP | Mazahua |
TECHNIQUE | Hand embroidered |
SKU | TE2203 |
COMMENTS | Hand wash with cold water |