Seeing Hands and the Immortal Flower

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Itinerary

1. We will visit the municipal market where we will have the opportunity to take time for breakfast. We continue to visit the interior of the museum Rodolfo morales, renowned Oaxacan artist who restored the church and former convent of his community. Surprise yourself with the artistic level of Ocotlán Oaxaca.

   3 h

2. We will visit the studio of 2 different artists: 1. - We will visit the studio "Hands That See", a workshop of pottery in red mud and large format attended by Mr. josé and his family. Who has been awarded for his particular life story and the talent of his creation despite his physical condition. An unforgettable experience. 2. - We will visit the workshop of one of the most renowned organic sculptors for his sculptures with curl and immortal flower. The "Immortal Flower" This is perhaps the most fascinating flower in the community due to its unique artisanal use. It is so called because, even after cutting and drying, it retains its bright colors (icing, yellow, pink, white) for years. With it, craft families create three-dimensional figures on christmas structures: virgins, saints, hearts and angels used in Calendas and Convites. • Biushita : A small, white flower variety, highly appreciated for fine details in these crafts.

   3 h

3. We visited several local embroidery workshops where the mastery of this art is expressed through the waxing of flowers within the everyday garments of the region. "Thoughts" (embroidered flowers of their own characteristics and complexity) take a major part in the pieces that each artisan creates. To finish our tour, we will visit the plots of some flower growers in the village to be able to acquire some and/or talk with them about their procedures, care and characteristics. All on a local and traditional level like the art of the whole region.

   1 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Know before you go

How it compares in Oaxaca City

• Its from-price is 12% above the median of the 181 day trips we list in Oaxaca City.
• It is longer than most of them.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Oaxaca City

Oaxaca City is the colonial capital of Oaxaca state, a stone-built highland city of markets, mole, mezcal and Zapotec ruins nearby.

Oaxaca de Juárez sits in a high valley at about 1,500 metres, its centre built of pale green stone around a shaded zócalo. The baroque church of Santo Domingo, with its gilded interior, and the attached former convent, now a cultural museum, are the grandest sights. Streets run with market stalls, painted walls and courtyard cafés, and the historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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