LEARNING DAY TRIP HENEQUÉN

Visit, learn, and enjoy the hands-on experience of weaving on a backstrap loom and more in a Mayan village with the Museo de Ropa Étnica A.C. (MUREM)

Discover one of the most emblematic pre-Hispanic techniques in the Mayan community near Valladolid, Yucatan

As part of your interactive immersion you will be taught how to set up the backstrap loom, about the history of Yucatan’s once-famous “green gold,” henequén, and about the various natural dyes used to color this ancient fiber. We will also visit a nearby stone artisan who makes traditional kitchen utensils. Additionally, we will walk two blocks to see the village’s colonial church and talk about its history in the community and Yucatecan traditions.

Included:

  • Work materials
  • Transportation
  • Bottled water and fresh fruit waters
  • Light snack
  • Gift
  • Museum entrance

You will be fascinated by this authentic and very special experience with us.

Learn how to weave on the backstrap loom using henequen fibers (Sóoskil in the Mayan language).

Through its community-based cultural tours of Yucatecan embroidery and weaving techniques, MUREM connects everyone with an understanding of the skills, art, and heritage of Yucatan through the textiles made by its artisans.

A guided visit to the colorful collection of indigenous, traditional, and contemporary clothing at the museum MUREM highlights the values of craftsmanship and shares the stories of the unique beauty of Mexico through the clothing worn by its diverse cultural groups.

Every Friday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. (4 people)
Questions/registration: info@murem.org

This special interactive immersion in a Mayan village is offered to you and up to three friends or family members for $200 usd per carload.

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