Tuesday, July 27, 2010

The Ancient Mexican -Hanequen

The valley of Mexico, a cradle to many rulers.From the succulent plant agave , called hanequen, beaten and then made to thin threads.From this baskets, ropes, hammocks, bags etc were made.This was one of the major source of export during the Spaniard rule from the Yucatan province.Its slowly dying now.This beautiful can say craft form is vanishing.

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