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These two pieces are closely related in their underlying inspiration.  That is, they are inspired by learning from Mexican weavers and historic Mexican textiles.   When I first started weaving I naturally focused on learning about Chimayo weavings and all of the bigger Rio Grande weaving tradition.  I vaguely knew that our histories were linked, but didn't think a whole lot about the connections to the many regional weaving traditions in Mexico.  I conceptualized the Saltillo style and tapestry techniques as being a critical "root" of our tradition, something that was a long ago influence, from the Bazan Brothers at the...

I have often thought that one of the greatest rewards of our weaving careers is that we get to meet a whole lot of really interesting and wonderful people, both from around here and from all over.  I've documented a handful of instances of this in the past, although meeting delightful people happens all the time. This was an incredible chance for us to learn form Ignacio Netzahuacoyotl, a Mexican weaver in the Saltillo tradition. Santa Fe is a UNESCO Creative City, achieving that designation a few years ago.  The folks from the city reached out to us a few...