Fall In Love With Mexican Architecture
Mexico is a mecca for architecture addicts. Fall in love with heritage listed stone work, dramatic use of light, stairwells hidden behind heavy doors, bright coloured walls or unique door handles. We would love to take you on a little journey through some of our favourites.
Art In Oaxaca
Renown artists such as Rufino Tamayo, Rodolfo Morales and Francisco Toledo have contributed to the growth of the art scene not only through their artistic work but through establishing multiple art institutes that house events, exhibitions and workshops for emerging talents. We’ve compiled a list of our favourite galleries and museums in and around Oaxaca.
A Guide To Mazunte Oaxaca
Mazunte is a tiny little hippy town on Mexico’s Pacific coast. A six hour drive from Oaxaca City or a 30 minute flight, it was once a well kept secret, now a hippy’s magical manifestation. It’s no longer a secret but it still a world away from resorts and with a little help you can find yourself alone on a beach watching a local fisherman appear from the ocean with his daily catch.
Carnivals Of The Central Valleys Oaxaca
Young men dressed as devils, dancing manically to the beat of drums. Grown men dressed as women throwing flour over anyone willing to get close enough. Women dressed in traditional clothing handing out candy to onlookers… just another typical day in Oaxaca.
Thread Caravan Weaving Workshop
Thread Caravan has paved the way for short-term immersive travel experiences that are normally reserved for long-term vagabonds. For anyone who wants to learn crafts from traditional artisans, Thread Caravan is for you.
Meet the Maker: Magdalena, Master Dyer
Magdalena learnt the art of weaving when she was eight years old and later the art of dying when she was twelve. These skills are embedded in her bones and it shows with her quiet confidence.
Colourful Mexican Woven Basket Bags
The epitome of Mexico - garishly bright and festive; colourful plastic woven baskets can be seen everywhere on the streets of Mexico, filled to the brim with fresh produce, flowers, tortillas and even chickens!
The Making Of A Maguey Bag
The Maguey Bag of Mexico employs an ancient technique gifted from generation to generation dating back to the time of Mayans. Handcrafted from the versatile and symbolic agave plant these bags are not only beautiful but highly functional.
Top 10 Interior Design Trends 2019
From meaningful artisan pieces to grounding natural materials, to emotive deep hues - we explore 2019 top interior design trends.
Mexican Miracle Charms (Milagro)
The word milagro translates to “miracle”. Milagros are often carried for good luck and protection or as a reminder of gratitude.
Sacred Hearts of Mexico
The Sacred Heart is a prominent symbol of devotion in Roman Catholic religion, signifying the divine love of Jesus for humanity. Sacred heart symbology is popular throughout Mexico given that approximately 80% of the population identify as Roman Catholic.
El Sombrero - The Art of Mexican Hat Making
Armando is a third-generation hat maker from Oaxaca. His amber speckled eyes instantly reveal his honest and warm-hearted nature, while his weathered hands speak of his dedication to his inherited craft. His workshop is dark and dusty; piles of unmade hats and machinery from the turn of the century.
A Guide To San Marcos, Lake Atitlan Guatemala
A guide to San Marcos La Laguna Guatemala, situated on the picturesque Lake Atitlan. Where to eat, where to stay and what to do.
Maximon
When we visited this strange effigy, in what seemed to be someone’s garage, a medicine man sat to the right, nodding off periodically, identifiable only by a red scarf. The statue itself is quite small, made of wood and dressed in multiple satin scarves. A lit cigarette hangs limply from his mouth, as the ashes are collected below to be later used as an offering or some type of healing agent.
The Art of Ikat, Guatemala
Meet Don Pedro of San Juan; the incredibly skilled craftsman behind many of our beautiful woven pieces. Don Pedro's role in the timely weaving process, is to prepare the cotton yarn for dying, by marking out the required pattern.