The Colours of the Earth

Modern Textile Art in Mexico

22 October 2025 to 6 April 2026

For fifteen years, dyeing workshops were organized with weavers from thirty Indigenous communities in Oaxaca and Chiapas, Mexico. During this period, traditional dyeing techniques were revitalized, and new methods were introduced.

The knowledge of natural dyes transcended community boundaries, creating a space where art serves as a vehicle for cultural identity and collective expression. The vibrant colours of the woven textiles in this exhibition reflect years of research, collaboration, exchange, and experimentation.

About the Exhibition

About the Exhibition

The project stands as a visual and sensory tribute to the rich textile heritage of Indigenous communities, while the raw materials themselves testify to the natural abundance and diversity of the region. It highlights the interplay between traditional and contemporary dyeing practices, ecological awareness, and artistic collaboration.

Additionally, the exhibition touches on the influence of current fashion trends and the impact of social media on trade within these communities.

Daily (except Monday)
10 am to 6 pm
Tuesday
10 am to 9 pm

Weltmuseum Wien

Neue Hofburg, Heldenplatz
1010 Vienna, Austria

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