FROM LAND TO LOOM
The traditional Lliclas of Peru.
Photographs by Allegra Zagami.
https://tatter.org/issues/issue-2/articles/from-land-to-loom/
Puebla, Mexico
Farmers across the Puebla region of Mexico harvest cempasúchil flowers in preparation for Día de Muertos celebrations. Families use the flowers to decorate their alters to help guide the spirits of their loved ones home.
San Blas Islands (Guna Yala), Panama
Teotitlán del Valle, Oaxaca
Photographed for Fundación En Vía
Happiness is the freedom to do what brings you the most joy. For Juana Victoria Chávez, happiness is found in the simplest form: making chocolate.
Oaxaca, Mexico
Santa Catarina Minas, Oaxaca, Mexico
Maestro Mezcalero Eduardo Javier Ángeles Carreño and his family has been producing mezcal the same way for +300 years. A true labor of love.
San Miguel del Valle, Oaxaca, Mexico
Photographed for Fundación En Vía
Reina is 23, and taught herself to embroider at 16.
Embroidery is both a business and tradition in San Miguel. Women own anywhere between 10-35 aprons, and visiting the town you’ll see women of all ages wearing the most beautiful colors and patterns.
Since most women embroider (and learn at a very young age) there’s a lot of competition.
Reina is self-taught and make's her own designs to try to differentiate her business
San Miguel del Valle, Oaxaca, Mexico
Photographed for Fundación En Vía
