#oaxacans

[paperandpencilsandskips]

[jimbotimes]

OAXACALIFORNIA

First up, enjoy a new Intro for the podcast! Followed by a few notes on the week from yours truly, including on the tragic passing of Mirna Soza while boarding L.A. Metro’s B Line on Monday, April 22nd, as well as on the Armenian Genocide of 1915, commemorated every year on Wednesday, April 24th. Then, from Columbia University to USC, this week belonged to Students for Palestine! In this spirit,…

[handweavers]

have you considered trying batik or other traditional malaysian hand crafts/arts?

i have tried batik! i did a residency at a natural dye studio called threads of life in ubud, indonesia last year where i learned from a balinese natural dyer the traditional methods of dyeing with indigo, mud, and several indigenous plants and trees. he also taught me traditional batik with wax and canting. it was one of the best experiences of my life and i would love to go back and spend more time learning with them one day 🥹🤎 i really enjoyed the batik process but it took some practice, i feel like i would need at least a couple weeks of intensive practice to be able to feel semi-competent with it lol

there's a traditional weaving teacher also in ubud that another seasian textile artist friend has studied with, and the teacher has invited me to apprentice with them too so someday soon i want to go back and spend more time there. i have to apply for grant funding and all of that stuff first

[haveyoueatenthis]

[bustour]

Manuel Cruz

[1995lahaine]

having another one!!!! agave baby!!!!

[bom-bombon]

I keep thinking back to Quackity talking about Mexican celebrations to Felps and I know he didnt mention it at all, but god, apart of me wish that there could be a Guelaguetza event

I know it wont happen but one can dream

[sunr0t]

Lila Downs - "Vas De Salida"

[gothmusiclatinamerica]

"Pos Novela Negra" by Oaxaca, Mexico-based darkwave and electro cabaret act La bande-son imaginaire off of 2021 album La muerte en vintage

[bhglivebetter]

Tamales Oaxaqueños Oaxacan-Style Tamales Recipe This authentic homemade tamales recipe stuffed with a spicy chicken filling with 2 types of chiles comes from the Mexican region Oaxaca. 11 ounces lard divided, 1 clove garlic minced, 1 ancho chile pepper - stems seeds and veins removed, 1 mulato chile pepper - stems seeds and veins removed, 3 fresh tomatillos husks removed, 36 banana leaves softened, 1 pound shredded cooked chicken, 9 cups masa harina, 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper or to taste, salt to taste, 1 pinch crushed dried oregano, 1 cup warm chicken broth divided

[frances-baby-houseman]

This chicken tamale was incredible. And Alice shared it with me! She’s becoming such a fun an adventurous eater. We saw people at the street market walking around with tamales and I was like, I HAVE TO HAVE ONE! So we found them and I got a little hot sauce but only a tiny bit bc I wanted Alice to be able to enjoy it. And she ate probably half of the tamale and even tried the hot sauce! I wish I’d bought more to keep in the condo. They were incredible and like $1.75.

[sheltiechicago]

Vibrant Patterns Envelop Dozens of Mythical Animal Sculptures That Explore the Folk Art Traditions of Mexico

In Guardians, artists María del Carmen Mendoza Méndez and Jacobo Ángeles Ojeda, of Jacobo and Maria Ángeles Workshop, pay homage to the mythical creatures of their Oaxacan childhoods. The husband-wife duo carves the soft wood of the copal tree into fantastical creatures that reference Mesoamerican spirituality and Mexican folk art, including the sculptures known as alebrijes. They refer to the unearthly characters as Tonas and Nahuales and cloak the birds, butterflies, and beasts in vibrant patterns and Zapotec symbols.

All images courtesy of Murmur Ring/Jackie Trezzo

[byroniuspunk]

Oaxacan Indigo

* Butterfly Pea Blossom-Infused Mezcal  * Aloe Liqueur  * Jalapeno Agave Syrup  * Grapefruit Bitters 

[thistledownandmoss]

Oaxacan traditional hairstyle

[hollyweirdangeleno]

[itztlislost]

Introduction!

My name is Itztli, my pronouns are they/she and I have ADHD and ASD. I am a devotee of La Santisima Muerte and it was when I started working/following Her that I was led to this path I am on now: reconnecting to my family and our roots.

As I started to follow La Muerte, I also began to dabble in and pick up some practices. At first they were broad and open things that devotees no matter if they were Mexican could practice, but then the more stories of Her origins and roots pointed right at the peoples and places my grandpa was constantly talking about in my childhood.

So I’ve since taken a slight pause from witchcraft, focusing on my indigenous roots and reconnecting as I’ve never fully identified with being Mexican or Chicano. It was part of the puzzle, but I found what I was missing. I’m indigenous, I’m Nahua and Mixtec and that specification has just fit and clicked with me perfectly. The creation myths, the teotl and ideology clicked as well, in ways religions my family has tried to ingrain in me never did.

Since I’ve taken a step back from witchcraft, I only really practice tarot, pendulum work and protective magic or simple manifesting spells.

That’s about it for my (new/revised) introduction. The focus of this blog will be my journey of reconnecting and sharing what I can and what is appropriate to share.