OAXACAN BEACHFRONT LIVING - SUMMER 2021
OAXACAN TAPESTRIES
Taking Center Stage at the Olympics Bright colors and ornate tapestries may be synonomous with Oaxacan culture to those who have been there but recently they were on full display for the world to appreciate. For the opening ceremonies in Tokyo, Athletes from Mexico were outfitted in suits decorated with colorful hand sewn lapels designed by Oaxacan artisans. Catch a glimpse of the suits in this article from entrepreneur.com
Many of the tapestries you see today can be traced back to the Zapotecs who created vibrant colored textiles using dyes cultivated from their natural surroundings. Whether it be from milking molluscs to get purple, crushing cochineal insects to get reds or extracting shades of blue from indigo flowers, some of these practices continue today. The abundance and diversity of the fauna are reflected in the front entrance at Vivo and coupled with the rich heritage of textiles have inspired the tapestry you’ll see throughout the resort. It’s one way Vivo pays tribute to the land, people and culture our residents appreciate and treasure.
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