Discover OAXACA

• Oaxaca is one of the 32 states of the republic mexican.

• Its most important festival is the “Guelaguetza”, the largest Folklore festival on the
american continente.

• Its gastronomy is very extensive and it is one of states in which the most insects are
consumed.

• Oaxaca has a great variety of typical costumes, the Tehuana is one of the best known.

• In Oaxaca is the world capital of Mezcal due to the cultivation of maguey

• Also known for its variety of crafts, the black clay and green clay post stand out.

Handicraft from Oaxaca

• Black Mud

o Black clay is one of the most popular crafts in oxaca. These beautiful pieces take on their
caracteristic color thanks to the slow burning process in underground ovens to wich they are
subjected to give them rigidity.

• Alebrijes

o These are handmade figures made by hand tan combine carateristics of differents animals
to createimaginary beings. After carving or modeling the figure they are painted in bright colors.

• Garmennts embroidery

o You can find shawls, huipils, rebozos and dresses with beutiful embroidery whose colors
vary depending on the parto f the state of Oaxaca where they were made.

• Mats

o Rhese beutiful wool rungs have all kinds of geometric designs. They are made on looms
and dyed with natural pigments obtained from plants or insects in the región.

• Huaraches

o Made of palm, a versatile and abundant material in the región, these shoes, in addition to
being very pretty are cool and breathable. Perfect for a hot day