Alebrijedero at work

Alebrijedero at work

Zapotec descendant Zeny Fuentes is a celebrated maker of alebrijes who occasionally tours North America.

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100_1452

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Cochineal 3

Cochineal 3

Adding lime juice to the cochineal create lighter, orange hues, as seen here.

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Cochineal

Cochineal

The homegrown color in Oaxaca is red, made from the dried carcasses of little bugs that infest the maguey plant.

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100_1445

100_1445

Adding some ash to the coachineal creates darker, purplish shades.

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Teotitlan del Valle - textiles

Teotitlan del Valle - textiles

Folks in Teotitlan are known for their weaving and the vibrant colors of their organic dyes. The blue...

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San Martin Tilcahete - alebrijes

San Martin Tilcahete - alebrijes

The whimsical wooden figurines known as alebrijes are the signature product in the town of San Martin Tilcajete.

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Delicate work

Delicate work

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Colorists

Colorists

Some of Zeny's relatives apply the day-glo paints to his work.

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Barro negro 4

Barro negro 4

A beautiful girl examines the beautiful handiwork.

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Barro negro 3

Barro negro 3

The potter's wife carves out the decorative elements while the clay is still wet.

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Barro negro 2

Barro negro 2

Note the simple but effective pottery wheel.

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San Bartolo Coyotepec - barro negro

San Bartolo Coyotepec - barro negro

The town of San Bartolo Coyotepec is known for its distinctive black, glossy pottery. A local woman developed the necessary firing process.

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Still 1

Still 1

Finally, the fermented mash is heated and the liquid distilled.

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Still 3

Still 3

Out comes the finished product, ostensibly. But the product for sale in the showroom was packaged and labeled just like in the stores in Oaxaca.

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Still 2

Still 2

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Vat

Vat

Next, the pulp ferments in a big vat like this.

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Smushed

Smushed

Next, the baked trunks are mashed into a pulp.

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