Zócalo Blog

The Art of Catrinas in Capula, Michoacán
In Capula, Michoacán, clay becomes a celebration of life, death, and imagination. Known for its distinctive pottery traditions, the town has also...Read more...

The World of Amate Paper
A material shaped by memory, papel amate carries the stories of México across centuries. Once used by the Mexica to create codices that documented life... Read more...

The Vibrant World of Naturally Dyed Textiles: An Indigenous Knowledge of Color
In Hueyepan, Morelos, the Nahua artisans of Colectivo Piltontle continue this tradition through wool woven on backstrap looms, guided by memory... Read More..

Where Dreams Become Thread: The Living World of the Hñä-hñu
This blog explores the dreamworld of the hñä-hñu (Otomi) people, where dreams are sacred spaces of connection with ancestors, energies... Read More...

La Memoria de La Tierra: The Living Clay of Atzompa Grey Clay
Atzompa Grey Clay, barro gris is a living reflection of the land in Oaxaca, carrying within it the depth of time... Read More...


