This family is the 5th generation of rug weavers and has been documented by the Smithsonian of Mexican Arts. The mother is cleaning the wool to get ready for the spinning and dying process. Roots, trees branches, insects and coffee beans are still used in the all natural dying process.





The first way to make the wool was by hand, but later the wheel behind her was used and still is today. It allows for much faster yarn production.











120 colors are mixed to make the intricate patterns of the beautiful rugs, wall hangings, dresses, table runners and more that this family produces and sells.

All the colors are still dyied naturally. Tree branches, roots, insects and coffee beans are used to make the main colors, grey,yellow, red and blue. All other hues are made by mixing colors and adding baking soda. Before this, animal urin was used as the acid. Finally ready for the weaving. Some patterns are drawn on the strings and some are counted by the weaver. The more simple patterns take a few weeks while many take over three months.