xoxhistlahuaca , Guerrero

xoxhistlahuaca

The word comes from the word náhuatlhuipilli huipil, which means large flap, but among the Amuzgo never use this term, preferring llamarlochuey in their native language, because besides being a self-expression is a much more rich. In Amuzgo, chueyno just means the canvas or cloth that covers the body of a woman, also a garment that contains the expression of itself, an event that encompasses the joy, emotion, pain, past, present and future. Despite how tired he is working with backstrap looms and the many chores that women should do at home, do not stop knitting, as the craftsmanship of the Indians is a primary financial support for families Amuzgo because hoimbres achieve what working out of the field is insufficient to survive.
Thanks to the Programme Support Craft Design (PROADA), carried out among a large group of Amuzgo of Xopchistlahuaca and other surrounding villages, and to diversify its economy, the artisans have learned to manufacture more commercial porendas like swimwear , quilts, rugs, skirts, napkins, smocks, bathroom sets, pants, dresses, tablecloths and many other products. Although today they are opening a market for these items, the huipil garment remains the most prized and sought by them, is that ancestral relationship they have with this dress is very strong.To them has a special meaning and seencuentra always present in the most important moments of their lives: when they have spent more than two months of hard work elabrorarlo, when you wear when united in marriage, when distinguished from the other women by the mere fact wear it when walking, when he adorned with for the main ceremonies: when you are wearing at the time of burial.

the town of Xochistlahuaca is located in the Municipality of Xochistlahuaca (State of Guerrero). It has 3884 inhabitants. Xochistlahuaca is at 390 meters.

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