NIVIET RU ZAA Zapotec mats

Learn about the amazing process of making wool mats dyed with natural dyes, made by a Zapotec family, plus enjoy a pleasant lunch in a traditional smoke kitchen, this experience will be full of art, traditions and a great memory for travelers.

1. 1

   Oaxaca

   40 min

   We will meet at our meeting point and move to Teotitlan del Valle admiring great scenery along the way, to our woollen mat workshop Niviet Ru zaa,

2. 2

   NIVIET RU ZAA

   25 min

   We will hear a greeting in our mother tongue Zapotec, and we will know the steps to obtain our raw material, and how we elaborate the thread for our mats

3. 3

   NIVIET RU ZAA

   40 min

   You will be able to know all the silvers , of which we get unique and unrepeatable colors , plus you can know the dyeing process in our pots

4. 4

   NIVIET RU ZAA

   15 min

   We will know the pedal looms , their operation and we will be able to appreciate the different parts in process since the workshop has 15 looms of different sizes

5. 5

   NIVIET RU ZAA

   25 min

   You can see our gallery and admire the large number of designs , sizes and colors that each finished piece has, you can also acquire some of the hands of the real artisan producers

6. 6

   NIVIET RU ZAA

   25 min

   You can taste a Zapotec lunch, chocolate and freshly prepared jams in a traditional smoke kitchen that the house offers visitors

7. 7

   Oaxaca

   45 min

   We will return again to Oaxaca City hoping that the experience has been to your liking and you can take a good memory of Oaxaca

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.