Community Corner
History of Rebozos
A Lecture by Miriam Quezada-Hagerman, to explore the history of rebozos, an important garment for women in Mexico and around the world, used, either as a luxury, for flirting or for the daily tasks, and even as a cradle for their children to carrying a baby or provide comfort relaxation and strength to women in labor or just for protection from the sun and cold.
The rebozo is a garment that blends Pre-Hispanic, Oriental and European traditions, over the centuries pre-Hispanic textile traditions have evolved into a complicated collection of shapes patterns and textiles with historic culture statement.
The lecture will be followed by a fashion show to enjoy the variety of craft skills to highlights the art of the weaving rebozos and to experience hands-on demonstrations of the beautiful Mexican icon with rare, colorful rebozos from Oaxaca, Michoacan, Chiapas and Guadalajara.