Tlaxcala, Tlaxcala

Assistant name: Karla Melissa Marrillo Cuahutle

Juan Carlos Conde Copalcua from Tlaxcala, Tlaxcala, works with fine wool to create traditional gabanes and sarapes dyed with natural pigments. Using ancestral techniques and dyes such as pericón (a dye that produces a range of colors, from light, buttery yellow to deep, brownish gold. It has a rich history as a sacred herb known for its protective and cleansing properties), Brazilwood, walnut husk, indigo, and cochineal, he produces pieces that highlight both solid colors and intricate iconography like Zapotec grecas and floral motifs. His sarapes incorporate techniques that highlight their vibrant tones and symbolic designs.