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Hands-on Weaving Experience with Natural Dyes in Oaxaca
Oaxaca, Mexico
$75
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
The Hands-on Weaving Experience with Natural Dyes in Oaxaca invites you into a Zapotec family home where the art of weaving is a cherished tradition. This intimate cultural exchange is led by a native artisan, providing insights into the community's rich heritage.
- 🏡 Enjoy a warm welcome with a traditional Zapotec breakfast featuring yema bread, chocolate, and local treats.
- 🌿 Learn about natural materials including wool, threads, and the plants and insects used for creating vibrant, plant-based dyes.
- 🧶 Participate in washing and preparing wool before dyeing it with beautiful, natural colors.
- 🛠️ Experience weaving on a traditional loom, crafting your own small piece to take home as a unique souvenir.
- 🍽️ Savor a homemade meal prepared with local ingredients, perfect for sharing stories and deepening your understanding of Zapotec culture.
- 👨🏫 Benefit from hands-on instruction by a skilled Zapotec artisan, ensuring a personalized experience.
- 👥 Enjoy a small group setting that allows for personalized attention and interaction.
- 🚐 Pickup and drop-off from your hotel is included for your convenience.
- 🐾 Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, making it accessible for families.
- 🐶 Service animals are allowed, ensuring everyone can participate in this enriching experience.
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Hands-on Weaving Experience with Natural Dyes in Oaxaca
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
Check available dates by emailing us at [email protected]
- Homemade meal with local ingredients
- Use of traditional loom and weaving tools
- Natural dyes including cochineal and indigo
- Hands-on instruction by a Zapotec artisan
- Small group experience for personalized attention
- All natural wool and fibers
- Tips or gratuities (optional)
- Personal purchases or additional textile pieces
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting point
The workshop is located in Teotitlán del Valle, We are two blocks from the main church and municipal market, between Progreso Street and 2 de Abril Street.
From the church, walk two blocks up. Look for a large wooden arched door — that is the entrance to Casa de los Ángeles.
Return details
The workshop is located in Teotitlán del Valle, We are two blocks from the main church and municipal market, between Progreso Street and 2 de Abril Street.
From the church, walk two blocks up. Look for a large wooden arched door — that is the entrance to Casa de los Ángeles.
Upon arrival, you’ll be warmly welcomed into our family space with a traditional Zapotec breakfast featuring yema bread, chocolate, and other local treats.
Next, we will introduce the natural materials used in our weaving process, including wool, threads, and the plants and insects used for natural dyes. You’ll learn how to wash and prepare the wool before dyeing it with vibrant, natural colors.
After a light meal, you’ll start weaving on a traditional loom, creating a small piece to take home as a unique souvenir of your experience.
This hands-on workshop is a fun and immersive
Next, we will introduce the natural materials used in our weaving process, including wool, threads, and the plants and insects used for natural dyes. You’ll learn how to wash and prepare the wool before dyeing it with vibrant, natural colors.
After a light meal, you’ll start weaving on a traditional loom, creating a small piece to take home as a unique souvenir of your experience.
This hands-on workshop is a fun and immersive
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Hands-on Weaving Experience with Natural Dyes in Oaxaca
Oaxaca, Mexico
$75
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
—
You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
—
We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
—
Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!