Biguîdi: the dance of the moths agave

Biguîdi: the dance of the moths agaveSize: 30x60cm 4. 9x8. 2ft 12"x24" Weaver: Zenaida, San Miguel del Valle Dyer: Leonor Lazo Gonzlez and Samuel Bautista Lazo Materials and methods: Criollo sheep wool spun in the mills of Tianguistengo. Hand dyed using natural dyes: B (Dactylopius Coccus), Yauhtli (Tagetes lucida), Pomegrante skins and pecan husks shells. Synthetic aniline dyes were used for the bright colors. Handwoven on a Zapotec style loom of the 16th century adapted from European

This balance is brought about by looking at the world from the eye of the feather snake

Just 50 years ago when electricity and street lights were more uncommon

probably representing a sunset

prayer or as an altar cover or hanger in a special place in your home or work space

we would like to see her with us for as long as her body can sustain her beautiful and joyous spirit

The flowered path refers to the ancient way of life that seeks to blooson the human spirit

For example

this means that corn should be grown more like the Milpa food system understood from an agroecology and holistic grazing perspectives

with all of our issues and longing for acceotance

We recommend putting this rug on the flor and stepping on it barefoot as much as possible to absorb the medicine with the soul (sole) of your foot

this is the only way to sustain the balance of heaven and earth

Weaver:  unknown weaver from Taller 8