Venustiano Carranza, in central Chiapas, is known for its extremely fine textiles made with hand-spun cotton.

The thread is produced through a traditional spinning technique known as petet, which yields fibers so thin they are often compared to strands of hair.

These threads are used to create lightweight, delicate fabrics on the backstrap loom, resulting in very soft and breathable textiles.

Historically, this region was also an important cotton-producing center, which enabled the development of this tradition.

Curiosity:

Some Carranza textiles are so lightweight they can be folded to take up very little space — a quality highly valued in warm climates.

 

Techniques

  • Plain weave:

    A fundamental textile structure where warp and weft intersect in a regular pattern, creating a uniform fabric that serves as the base for everyday and ceremonial garments.

  • Interlaced brocade

    Decorative motifs integrated into the weave through additional brightly colored threads, creating designs that are an integral part of the textile rather than a later addition.