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Santo Tomás Jalieza

Santo Tomás Jalieza ·

Santo Tomás Jalieza

Santo Tomás Jalieza ·
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"Backstrap Loom Weavers The weavers in Teotitlan del Valle may be more renowned, but the backstrap loom weavers of Santo Tomás Jalieza are practicing the art in a way that dates back to very ancient times. The local market is set up in the main square and every day you can see weavers at work and browse the products of their labor, but Fridays are particularly busy. They sell belts, handbags, change purses, table runners and place mats at reasonable prices. This small community is located 15 miles south of Oaxaca city and can easily be combined with a day trip to Ocotlan."

Oaxaca's Handicraft Villages
Photo by Suzanne Barbezat

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Ancient backstrap loom weavers sell belts, bags, mats

local market
weavers at work
reasonable prices
fridays busy
table runners
change purses
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Ancient backstrap loom weavers sell belts, bags, mats

local market
weavers at work
reasonable prices
fridays busy
table runners
change purses
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71507 Oaxaca, Mexico Get directions

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