The earth's energy lines zapotec weavers

The earth's energy lines zapotec weaversWeaver: Familia Gutierrez Size: 80x150cm; 31. 5x59in; 2. 6x5ft Marerials: criollo wool dyed with anilines It is believed that these energy lines converge at the tip of mountain ranges on sacred mountain tops like Dain Beaz, The Jaguar Mountain (Monte Albn) or Huaxuacac, Oaxaca city itself which was founded under "El Cerro del Fortin" where a water spring is located under what is now La Iglesia de la Soledad. In our understanding of life we understand

is Luis Lazo

This rug depicts that cosmical cross of creation as seen in our calendar and this cross is surrounded by the diamond shape that represents the balance of the four directions of the universe

underworld journey and rebirth in a new sunrise

for them their dreams were as real as this world that we could see and touch and actually developed special techniques to master their awareness in the world of dreams

from the heavens

The center of this rug has the eye of the feather snake as a symbol that helps us reach a much needed balanced view of the world: spiritual and earthly awareness

Then we have the first section with Agave patterns on the side

just like a mudra

On the other hand

Tejedor: Maria Mendoza Contreras

but I have to say I did not feel so comfortable seeing how he showed some of our techniques after he learnt them from local families in our village

the four elements