Handwoven Cotton Napkins “Turicuaro” figurine Demetrio Gonzales and Raquel Ayala

Demetrio Gonzales and Raquel Ayala

This was made by Enrique Rosas Zapien

They're bright and colorful (and they work

where a design is cut into the lacquer background on a gourd or wood

25 inches wide

Handwoven Cotton Napkins “Turicuaro” figurine Demetrio Gonzales and Raquel AyalaThese large cotton napkins are handwoven on a backstrap loom by Purepecha weavers in the Michoacn village of Turcuaro. They are made by the same women who make our beautiful cotton rebozos and come in a variety of colors. These are perfect for wrapping up tortillas or bread, and can also be used for a place mat or small table covering. Due to the delicate nature of the hand knotted fringe, these pieces must be hand washed and hung to dry (they dry