Silk was usually bartered for Sandals, and other goods brought by the Zapotecs of the Sierra Juárez. Zapotecs had some superstitious beliefs about silkworms and bees. They believed that people living in the households where these insects were present, could no thave arguments or fight among each other, otherwise they would die on them. Interesting to see this activity being taken a step further, not only in cultivating the worm but now weaving silk. Very good documentary.
Pre-Hispanic Zapotecs were masters of weaving cotton in waist looms, which made their cloths highly appreciated by the Aztec Empire. Wool and Silk came with te Conquistadores and they quickly applied their skills to the Pedal Loom. During the Colonial Period, silkworms were cultivated (--If that is the propper tem) in many towns along The Central Valley of Oaxaca. Silk was usually traded raw with the weavers of Yalalag in the Sierra Juarez (Norht of Teotitlán).
Loved the sound effects (the rooster, the knocking of the recipiente against the pot). Loved the shots of the feet in the sandals and the folded fabric that looked so yummy. Loved learning more about the silk and the weaving and the family involved Well done, Sherita!
Muy impresionante! I agree with the other comments, it has a nice calm, steady pace that fits with the work being done. P.S. Norma - I can't wait to take this video course myself!
Your film is AMAZING. So professional! I loved all the detailed shots and the segues were excellent. You will be armed and dangerous when you get your video camera! Brava!
Greetings from Southern California. And Thank You for your videos.
BnZunni 1 year ago
@BnZunni thank you for your great comments and historyical perspective.
normahawthorne 1 year ago
Silk was usually bartered for Sandals, and other goods brought by the Zapotecs of the Sierra Juárez. Zapotecs had some superstitious beliefs about silkworms and bees. They believed that people living in the households where these insects were present, could no thave arguments or fight among each other, otherwise they would die on them. Interesting to see this activity being taken a step further, not only in cultivating the worm but now weaving silk. Very good documentary.
BnZunni 1 year ago
Pre-Hispanic Zapotecs were masters of weaving cotton in waist looms, which made their cloths highly appreciated by the Aztec Empire. Wool and Silk came with te Conquistadores and they quickly applied their skills to the Pedal Loom. During the Colonial Period, silkworms were cultivated (--If that is the propper tem) in many towns along The Central Valley of Oaxaca. Silk was usually traded raw with the weavers of Yalalag in the Sierra Juarez (Norht of Teotitlán).
BnZunni 1 year ago
Loved the sound effects (the rooster, the knocking of the recipiente against the pot). Loved the shots of the feet in the sandals and the folded fabric that looked so yummy. Loved learning more about the silk and the weaving and the family involved Well done, Sherita!
blanchemarker 1 year ago
Sheri
Muy impresionante! I agree with the other comments, it has a nice calm, steady pace that fits with the work being done. P.S. Norma - I can't wait to take this video course myself!
relokitty 1 year ago
Sheri,
Your film is AMAZING. So professional! I loved all the detailed shots and the segues were excellent. You will be armed and dangerous when you get your video camera! Brava!
XXAB
sgdfire 2 years ago
Wow, what a great job, Sheri!
Your film has a very calm, steady pace to it that seems to fit perfectly with the seda work being done.
This should be a valuable resource to the weavers to show why their work is expensive. It is a lot of work!
Dan
marleydog7 2 years ago
Lovely........I wish it had lasted longer!!
jschubertdesigns 2 years ago