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| The Dzitnup a co-operative to innovate and empower Mayan women Image via Hand Eye magazine |
I have been meaning to share these images for some time now ...
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| The Dzitnup a co-operative to innovate and empower Mayan women Image via Hand Eye magazine |
I also want to share with you the work of Fabrica Social. Fabrica Social is a Mexican non-profit organisation, which works with co-operatives in artisan communities throughout Mexico. It's objective is to empower and innovate indigenous women through design and garment making skills.
One of the co-operatives associated with Fabrica Social is The Dzitnup, which works with a group of Mayan women in Valladollid, Yucatan. Women in this area create the traditional "huipils", which are hand-crafted blouses that are embroidered with brightly coloured designs. The elaborate designs incorporate vibrant florals and geometric motifs together with symbols of fertility and beauty.
Huipils are wearable art works, which represent the women's Mayan heritage.
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| The Dzitnup a co-operative to innovate and empower Mayan women Image via Hand Eye magazine |
Complete article: http://handeyemagazine.com/content/fabrica-social-0
