The Oaxaca Textile Museum (Museo Textil de Oaxaca or MTO) is an hour well spent. The MTO delves into the creative processes traditional to Oaxaca. Laying out a broad spectrum of designs and techniques for the design & manufacture of textiles.
The Museum offers open and professional workshops if interested plan Taking those special to Oaxaca, Mexico to the world. The Oaxaca Textile Museum works toward the exchange of specialized knowledge. Putting on International conferences, workshops, and exhibitions, all promoting textile diversification. The Museum provides both open and professional workshops. If interested, plan ahead via their website.
The Museo Textil de Oaxaca is also a philanthropic venture of the Alfredo Harp Helú Foundation. An organization worth investigating. They have over 40 projects that range from natural disaster recovery to sport, to environmental. The foundation follows a pro-active model. Its goal is to bridge the gap between the cultural wealth of Oaxaca and the social deprivation found there.
The building’s tiny inner courtyard has one of the most striking brick design. Like much of Mexican architecture its strong and graphic lines radiate power.
Be sure to visit the cute gift shop! While a little on the pricey side, they showcase top textile designs and techniques. You also have the benefit of knowing they are ‘from the source’. Purchased direct from the artisans.
Tip: Next door to the Museo Textil de Oaxaca is Muss Café. The best serious coffee we had in downtown Oaxaca. The following building is the Centro Cultural San Pablo, also on our highlight list.
Museo Textil de Oaxaca
+52 951 501 1104
Miguel Hidalgo 917, Centro Histórico, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico
www.museotextildeoaxaca.org
HOURS:
10:00 – 20:00 Monday – Saturday
10:00 – 18:00 Sunday
