Indigenous People's Art in Puerto Vallerta, Mexico

I love the color. And then there is the time it takes to produce something so intricate and handmade. The art of the indigenous people in Mexico is so vibrant and rich.

I bought one of these purses and now I wear it proudly and everywhere I go I brag about its workmanship. I feel like I brought home a bit of the soul of Mexico with me.

The woman who made these lovely bags made these amazing blouses too.

All cotton and hand-stitched.

Just imagine holding one and feeling the threads and thinking about the endless hours of labor that went into it creation.

This art is a labor of love.

Can we love the people who labored?

Always looking around the bend,
laura

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