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zarapes (or serapes)









In honour of Cinco de Mayo, I thought I would feature my favourite Mexican textile – zarapes! Zarapes, pronounced “serapes” in English, are brightly coloured Mexican blankets with fringed ends that are typically worn by Mexican men on one shoulder. Traditional zarapes are made in the North-East Mexican state of Coahuila and often feature a black or dark base with stripes of intense colour. It’s amazing just how many colour combinations and patterns are possible in this inspiring woven art. The brilliant colour of zarapes has always dazzled me and I’m hoping you are surrounded by some for your Cinco de Mayo celebrations!

(photographs via mauricio alcaraz carbia, lucy nieto, gabri le cabri, hake oliva, ken goldberg, michi catanese, davii rangda, cjn photos & curious flux)

POSTED ON May 5, 2011

LABELS: fashion & textiles, many colours, pattern & texture   3 Comments   Tweet This

3 comments

Suzanne
May 6, 2011 at 9:35 am


These zarape colours are amazing. I love celebrating Cinco de Mayo, I think it’s time for a Margarita!

Melanie McMichael
August 21, 2014 at 6:53 am


where can I buy these?

Cesar
February 5, 2016 at 6:45 pm


I would like to buy some zarapes

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