Woven Belt Scarves of Ahuiran, Michoacan
Scarves are part of the Mexican woman;
they have been used for generations and are an integral part of their identity,
and are a traditional part of the Mexican culture that has endured through the
years.
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| Mexican Scarves for Ladies in Ahuiran, Michoacan |
Among Mexican scarves, Michoacán
holds a special niche in Ahuirán. They are “belt scarves” decorated with
flowers and even feathers.
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| Traditional Mexican Scarves from Ahuiran, Michoacan |
Our guests at Hotel Mansión Iturbe
in Pátzcuaro have a keen interest in these belt scarves which are seen
during the Day of the Dead season. This relatively new accessory has become
one of the most sought-after artisan accessories.
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| Mexican Scarves to buy in Pátzcuaro during the Artisan Fair during Day of the Dead season |
Women artisans from Ahuiran come to Patzcuaro
during Day of the Dead to sell their belt scarves. They range from
those for daily use to the more luxurious used in parties and ceremonies.
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| Doña Celia Bautista Caballero and her daughters make beautiful Woven Belt Scarves |
These artisans have found a new niche-of-interest that didn’t exist before, and have excelled in their craftsmanship, while maintaining the craftsmanship and attention to detail that has made them so outstanding for hundreds of years.
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| Mexican Scarves for Ladies at the Artisan Fair in Pátzcuaro from Ahuiran, Michoacán |
Doña Cecilia Bautista Caballero is
at the forefront of Mexican folk art, and we can find her every year at
the artisan fare during Day of the Dead, as well as in the Palm Sunday Artisan Fair in Uruapan, where she shows off her exquisite
belt scarves.
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| Traditional Mexican Scarves made in Ahuiran, Michoacan |
It was Doña Cecilia Bautista Caballero
who introduced feathers to the fringes of her scarves, which make them so
special.
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| Doña Celia Bautista Caballero made beautiful Woven Belt Scarves |
But if you want to find these unique
accessories in the off-season, you can go directly to Ahuirán, near Paracho
(the guitar town). If you ask around for Doña Cecilia Bautista
Caballero, you will find her and her lovely belt scarves.
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| Mexican Scarves for Ladies from Ahuiran, Michoacan |
Amplify your wardrobe with one or two of
these wearable works of art that is emblematic of our identity!
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