While in Etla, we went to CASA, Centro de Arte de San Agustin. There was an exhibition of Japanese style dyeing called Shibori and a kind of 3D textile weaving called ikat. The photos really don't do it justice. The variety and creativity and artistic imagination and craftsmanship was incredible. There were things from all over the world particularly Sweden. We figured that with the long dark winters there the artists would spend long hours working on these very intricate pieces.
After spending time with the exhibit, we walked around the building and found a small workshop where women were needle felting wall hangings. Some looked like paintings with wool and some like sculptures......way beyond my little needle felted animalitos. Something to try at home?
Thanks for the wonderful tour of the city and it's amazing art and food! Looks like a wonderful holiday.
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