Mexican Women's Ponchos

Petrona Gomez Backstrap loom handwoven apparel and accessories

"I love to see my hands interweaving threads dyed in different colors and watching them become a beautiful piece of apparel that's a delight for the eyes."

"I was born in a Maya village in the highlands of Chiapas. I have vague memories of my childhood, watching my mother weaving with yarns she spun... read more