The Embodiment of Oaxaca’s Art and Culture The Resilient and Radiant Women of the Isthmus In the vibrant state of Oaxaca, the Tehuana women stand as pillars of strength, beauty, and cultural richness. Known for their unwavering confidence and remarkable talent, they form the backbone of a largely matriarchal society in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec.…

Human cultures in the past believed in the existence of a duality between man and nature, in which a person might adopt the attributes, traits, or abilities of an animal with whom they shared a spiritual connection. This isn’t unique to Oaxaca. Egyptian, Sioux, Apache, and First Nation peoples of current-day Canada all shared similar…

A Glimpse Into the Life of a Zapotec Artisan Family Señora Viviana has become well-known in her region and beyond, and has even been covered by Business Insider for her incredible life devoted to receiving, cleaning, bleaching, and preparing beeswax to use in her 100% beeswax candles. Nestled into the tiny Zapotec village of Teotitlán…