Angeles Zapotec Weaving

5.0
(16 reviews)

4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

This is more than a weaving workshop — it’s an intimate cultural exchange led by a native Zapotec artisan in the heart of Teotitlán del Valle.

You will connect directly with a living textile tradition that has been passed down through generations. We work exclusively with natural fibers and plant-based dyes, prepared by hand using ancestral techniques.

Rather than simply observing, guests actively participate in every step of the process — from learning about the plants and cochineal used to create vibrant colors, to weaving their own piece on a traditional loom.

The experience also includes a homemade meal prepared with local ingredients, creating a warm and meaningful human connection — not just a class, but a genuine window into our Zapotec way of life.

What's Included

All natural wool and fibers
Small group experience for personalized attention
Hands-on instruction by a Zapotec artisan
Natural dyes including cochineal and indigo
Use of traditional loom and weaving tools
Homemade meal with local ingredients
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Personal purchases or additional textile pieces
Tips or gratuities (optional)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

*Pickup details:*
Transportation is available upon request for an additional cost.
We can pick you up from your hotel or Airbnb in Oaxaca City.
Please contact us after booking to arrange transportation if needed.
Guests who prefer to come directly can meet us at our workshop Casa de los Ángeles in Teotitlán del Valle.

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Meeting point

To reach the workshop in Teotitla del Valle, it is located between Progreso Street and 2 de Abril, two block from the church an municipal market. From the church walk two blocks up, look for a wooden door shaped like an arch, that is the entrance to the workshop.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Upon arrival, you’ll be warmly welcomed into our family space with a traditional Zapotec breakfast featuring yema bread, chocolate, and other local treats.

Next, we will introduce the natural materials used in our weaving process, including wool, threads, and the plants and insects used for natural dyes. You’ll learn how to wash and prepare the wool before dyeing it with vibrant, natural colors.

After a light meal, you’ll start weaving on a traditional loom, creating a small piece to take home as a unique souvenir of your experience.

This hands-on workshop is a fun and immersive

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Casa de los Angeles-Ancestral Weaving Experiences

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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