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Shop Mexico: Week 2 — Alebrijes + Animales
Blog: Oaxaca Cultural Navigator - 21 May 2012
We are offering a weekly listing of handmade textiles, alebrijes, clothing, jewelry and other Mexican collectibles from Shop Mexico: The Artisan Sisters.
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From the Hip: The Church of Santa Maria Tonantzintla, Puebla
Blog: Oaxaca Cultural Navigator - 19 May 2012
On the outskirts of the town of San Pablo Cholula, about 40 minutes from the City of Puebla, lies the Church of Santa Maria Tonantzintla. It is not to be missed and photography is verboten inside.
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The Day Carlos Fuentes Died: Courage to Speak Up
Blog: Oaxaca Cultural Navigator - 18 May 2012
The Los Angeles Times pays tribute to the life of Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes who died Tuesday, March 15, 2013 at the age of 83. Fuentes was a prolific writer who crafted over 30 novels and non-fiction works.
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The Safety Factor
Blog: The Mexile - 17 May 2012
The photo below is a real front page story down here in deepest, darkest Dorset. The good people of Bournemouth are living in fear of old ladies and their mobility scooters. One old lady in particular, who callously ran over … Continue reading →
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Third Annual Oaxaca Women’s Creative Writing + Yoga Retreat: Lifting Your Creative Voice
Blog: Oaxaca Cultural Navigator - 17 May 2012
Arrive Friday, March 8, leave Saturday, March 16, 2013–8 nights, 9 days. Our Third Annual Oaxaca Women’s Creative Writing and Yoga Retreat: Lifting Your Creative Voice is a workshop based in the Zapotec weaving village of Teotitlan del Valle.
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Are You Safer in Mexico or America?
Blog: Oaxaca Cultural Navigator - 15 May 2012
Should I travel to Mexico? Is it safe? What about Oaxaca? Robert Reid, Lonely Planet’s US travel editor wrote a blog post on May 10, 2012 about safety in Mexico, offering six reasons why Mexico is safe.
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Shop Mexico: The Artisan Sisters
Blog: Oaxaca Cultural Navigator - 14 May 2012
Welcome to our new online store — Shop Mexico: The Artisan Sisters. We are sisters in real life, Norma Hawthorne and Barbara Beerstein.
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Taste Oaxaca: Shop, Cook, Eat
Blog: Oaxaca Cultural Navigator - 13 May 2012
Immerse yourself in the food culture of Oaxaca during this 7-day, 6-night eating, cooking workshop-tour, January 23-29. Oaxaca is known for her chocolate, mescal, organic maize (corn), fresh fruits and vegetables, abundant chiles, savory spices and family operated kitchens. Superb … Continue reading →
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Travel Up One Way
Blog: The Mexile - 13 May 2012
I’ve never quite understood why a one way long haul flight costs the same, or more, than a return ticket. Or at least, I’ve never heard a rational explanation as to why. Flights from the UK, thanks to excessive taxation, … Continue reading →
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Coffee Time: Welcoming La Unión Regional Huatusco to Kiva
Blog: Kiva Stories from the Field - 8 May 2012
La Unión Regional de Pequeños Productores de Café Huatusco (La Unión Regional) is Kiva’s first non-microfinance institution partner in Latin America. It’s a member-owned coffee cooperative dedicated to helping their largely rural, low-income
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Cinco de Mayo and the Battle of Puebla
Blog: Oaxaca Cultural Navigator - 6 May 2012
First of all, it’s important to know that today, Cinco de Mayo, is NOT Mexican Independence Day, which is September 16, 1810.
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Felted Fashion Workshop: Making Wearable Art Oaxaca Style with Wool, Silk and Cotton
Blog: Oaxaca Cultural Navigator - 3 May 2012
For hands-on fun, escape winter and come to Oaxaca from February 4 to 11, 2013.
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The Basket Makers, Benito Juarez Market, Oaxaca, Mexico
Blog: Oaxaca Cultural Navigator - 2 May 2012
At the Calle Fr. Bartolome de las Casas mid-block entrance to the Benito Juarez Market, the indigenous women who weave baskets sit like sentries or a welcoming committee, surrounded by their wares.
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Exploring the Yucatan with the JW Marriott Cancun
Blog: Landlopers - 1 May 2012
I’ve been to the Yucatan in Mexico several times, usually as a way to quickly recharge and to enjoy the beautiful beaches. It’s hard to pass up on an opportunity to visit paradise, which is why when the JW Marriott invited me down to stay...Copyright LandLopers All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized use prohibited.
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Descent of the Feathered Serpent at Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico
Blog: Landlopers - 30 April 2012
Descent of the Feathered Serpent at Chichen Itza Copyright LandLopers All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized use prohibited.Copyright LandLopers All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized use prohibited.
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Religious Differences
Blog: The Mexile - 29 April 2012
I stumbled across the photo below when looking through some old snaps of Mexico. Churches and cathedrals in England* and Mexico are very different. As far as cathedrals go, England wins. Hands down. As impressive as the Metropolitan Cathedral is, … Continue reading →
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Bribery
Blog: The Mexile - 28 April 2012
I see Walmart is in the news, with a big bribery scandal surrounding its venture in Mexico. I was stunned. Shocked. Amazed. Since when was bribery a scandal in Mexico? It seemed to be standard fare to me. I don’t … Continue reading →
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Indigo Dye Workshop: It’s Called Shibori, Not Tie Dye
Blog: Oaxaca Cultural Navigator - 28 April 2012
Actually, using resist dye technique using indigo to create patterns and designs on cotton is called shibori, tritik, amarra or plangi(depending upon country of origin).
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Making Indigo Dye in Santiago Niltepec, Oaxaca
Blog: Oaxaca Cultural Navigator - 27 April 2012
The market for organic indigo dye is making a come-back in Oaxaca as more textile artists and weavers are choosing to work with the natural plant material.
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Oaxaca Celebrates Her 480th Birthday Today. Feliz Cumpleaños.
Blog: Oaxaca Cultural Navigator - 25 April 2012
First named Antequera, Oaxaca was settled by the Spanish in 1532 and became the headquarters for Hernan Cortes. Today’s big birthday bash and the weeklong celebrations mark this “birthday” event from the time of the conquest.
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The Metro Experience
Blog: The Mexile - 25 April 2012
A link to this was posted to my Facebook page the other day, with the promise that it would bring back memories. It sure did. I’m looking forward to my commutes when I return. I never tired of the metro. … Continue reading →
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Commonwealth Club of California to Host Chavez Santiago Family Weavers on May 10
Blog: Oaxaca Cultural Navigator - 24 April 2012
San Francisco and Bay Area textile and fiber artists, hand-weavers and spinners are invited to attend a presentation at the Commonwealth Club of California at 12:00 noon on May 10.
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The Heart of Kiva – A Guest Blog from Mexico
Blog: Kiva Stories from the Field - 24 April 2012
Emmanuel M. von Arx | KF 16+17 | Mexico Kiva is all about stories - what draws us all in and inspires us to lend are the stories of courageous micro-entrepreneurs that speak of hard-ship and success, challenges and dreams, love and dedication. But Kiva is not just about borrowers and their stories. It is also about the people behind the scene on the ground – the staff of the close to 150 field partners of Kiva – who screen loan applicants, grant, administrate, and look after Kiva loans, and make sure that Kiva borrowers are treated respectfully and fairly.
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Photography Instructors Featured in Focus Magazine: 2 Spots Left in Summer Workshop
Blog: Oaxaca Cultural Navigator - 23 April 2012
One reason why Sam and Tom Robbins are extraordinary teachers is their modesty. They are definitely focused out!
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Oaxaca Organic Indigo Blue Dye — Añil or Teñido de Reserva
Blog: Oaxaca Cultural Navigator - 23 April 2012
Indigo blue color is derived from an organic botanical plant that grows on the coast of Oaxaca in the village of Santiago Niltepec near Tehuantepec on the Isthmus. Do you hear the añil in the name?
