Meet the Weavers
The Zapotec people are one of the oldest living cultures in the Americas, with roots reaching back more than 5,000 years.
High in the mountains of Oaxaca in south-central Mexico, Zapotec weavers continue to live and work in the same village where their culture has flourished for millennia. Many of their ancient architectural achievements still stand today—most notably the great city of Monte Albán.
The Zapotec legacy of craftsmanship extends far beyond fiber, encompassing masterful work in stone, metal, gold, and silver. Woven through centuries of tradition, their textiles are a living expression of recorded history—art in fiber that bridges past and present.
Centuries of Tradition
The Zapotec Indian culture goes back many thousands of years. Many of the temples that they built are still standing, the most notable, Monte Alban in Oaxaca. They have produced enduring work in metal and stone, gold and silver, and jade. These weavings represent a continuation of recorded art in fiber.
