Cocuchas – Distinctively Michoacán
Hand-molded cocuchas , some of which can be two meters tall, are a sample of folk art from Michoacán . They have earned national and international fame. You will find them in countless homes and offices throughout the state and beyond. Cocuchas - Distinctively Michoacán Cocuchas have enabled the women of the indigenous community of Cocucho to empower themselves – out of necessity: Cocucho is a town where most of the men have migrated to the United States. With their cocuchas and other handicrafts , women are able to maintain their families. Mexican Folk Art: Cocuchas from Michoacán Mexican Artisans from Cocucho Michoacán If you visit Pátzcuaro during Day of the Dead , you can see how the women manage to get their cumbersome wares to the Plaza Vasco de Quiroga . Some pieces are supported by the traditional rebozo (shawl), while larger pieces need to be loaded onto carts. And they are also the ones who pack and load the c...