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Hands-on Weaving Experience with Natural Dyes in Oaxaca
(19) Reviews
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Are you ready to turn your hobbies into a business?
You are invited into a Zapotec family home where weaving is part of everyday life.
At Casa de los Angeles, this experience is a personal cultural exchange guided by a native artisan who carries forward traditions learned from his elders. This is not a staged demonstration, but a living practice rooted in community, identity, and ancestral knowledge.
You will learn about natural fibers, cochineal, and plant-based dyes prepared using traditional techniques. Working on a traditional loom, you will experience the rhythm and symbolism woven into each textile while creating your own small piece.
The experience concludes with a homemade meal prepared with local ingredients — an opportunity to sh...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
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 Points
Departure
20 de Noviembre 3
The workshop is located in Teotitlán del Valle, We are two blocks from the main church and municipal market, between Progreso Street and 2 de Abril Street.
From the church, walk two blocks up. Look for a large wooden arched door — that is the entrance to Casa de los Ángeles.
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Itinerary
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
Hands-on Weaving Experience with Natural Dyes in Oaxaca
(19) Reviews
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You are invited into a Zapotec family home where weaving is part of everyday life.
At Casa de los Angeles, this experience is a personal cultural exchange guided by a native artisan who carries forward traditions learned from his elders. This is not a staged demonstration, but a living practice rooted in community, identity, and ancestral knowledge.
You will learn about natural fibers, cochineal, and plant-based dyes prepared using traditional techniques. Working on a traditional loom, you will experience the rhythm and symbolism woven into each textile while creating your own small piece.
The experience concludes with a homemade meal prepared with local ingredients — an opportunity to sh...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
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 Points
Departure
20 de Noviembre 3
The workshop is located in Teotitlán del Valle, We are two blocks from the main church and municipal market, between Progreso Street and 2 de Abril Street.
From the church, walk two blocks up. Look for a large wooden arched door — that is the entrance to Casa de los Ángeles.
