Colectivo Casa Grande
TAPESTRIES OF HERITAGE AND RESPECT FOR MADRE TIERRA
Generations of women have woven their stories here. Cristina Brasil Casa Grande learned from her mother, who learned from hers, carrying forward the rich rhythm of the Otomí (hñañu) cosmovision through the delicate confite technique on a backstrap loom. Each textile is born from patience and devotion: threads pulled carefully with a maguey thorn, forming intricate geometric patterns and symbolic motifs that whisper the language of the land.
Cristina leads Colectivo Casa Grande, preserving this rare technique within her community. Using cotton threads sourced from Chiapas, each piece takes about a week to complete, emerging as a tapestry of heritage where every design tells a story—of nature, cultivation, and respect for Madre Tierra. She teaches workshops to teach the younger generations about their culture and techniques.
A textile here isn’t just cloth—it’s a living memory, a connection to generations past, and a tribute to the Otomí relationship with the earth.
Categories 2026
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- Xalitla Art
- Wixárika Art
- Olinalá Art
- Vidrio Soplado/Blown Glass
- Barro Rojo Pottery
- Barro Negro Pottery
- Barro Gris Pottery
- Barro Pigmentado
- Barro Vidriado from Michoacan
- Barro Capulineado
- Barro Bruñido Huancito
- Patambán
- Zinapecuaro Negative Imprint
- Ch'ol Emboridery
- Santo Tomás Jalieza Weaving
- San Antonino Embroidery
- Jalapa Embroidery
- Cadenilla Embroidery
- Deshilado
- Otomí Tenangos
- Pedal Loom
- Telar de Cintura / Backstrap Loom
- Naturally Dyed Textiles
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