Alacrán textile

Alacrán textile

A symbol of strength.

A symbol of strength.

A contemporary textile from San Pablo Villa de Mitla, shaped by mathematics, precision, and the knowledge of Zapotec weavers.

A contemporary textile from San Pablo Villa de Mitla, shaped by mathematics, precision, and the knowledge of Zapotec weavers.

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Alacrán textile

A symbol of strength.

A contemporary textile from San Pablo Villa
de Mitla, shaped by mathematics, precision, and the knowledge of Zapotec weavers.

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A contemporary textile from Mitla
A contemporary
textile from Mitla

Precision woven into from.

Created at Taller Cocijo on a traditional foot-treadle loom, the Alacrán textile brings together combed cotton, mercerized cotton brocade, and a carefully calculated pattern inspired by the scorpion.

A contemporary
textile from Mitla

Precision woven into from.

Created at Taller Cocijo on a traditional foot-treadle loom, the Alacrán textile brings together combed cotton, mercerized cotton brocade, and a carefully calculated pattern inspired by the scorpion.

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Contemporary garments rooted in meaning.

Contemporary garments
rooted in meaning.

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Contemporary garments rooted in meaning.

Inspired by the scorpio
Inspired by the scorpio
Inspired by the scorpio

Woven with meaning.

The Alacrán textile reflects the idea that strength is not determined by size, using a precise geometric pattern inspired by the scorpion to represent protection, focus, and deliberate movement.

A textile built with precision
A textile built with precision
A textile built
with precision

Every element of the Alacrán textile is carefully calculated,
bringing structure, rhythm, and meaning to the woven design.

Every element of the Alacrán textile is carefully
calculated, bringing structure, rhythm,
and meaning to the woven design.

Every element of the Alacrán textile
is carefully calculated, bringing
structure, rhythm, and meaning
to the woven design.

Alacrán

The scorpion represents focused strength, protection, and the ability to move with intention.

120 Warp Threads

The pattern begins with 120 combed cotton warp threads, creating the structure and foundation of the textile.

135 Weft Threads

A count of 135 weft threads builds the pattern across the loom, giving the textile its rhythm and definition.

Mercerized Brocade

Mercerized cotton brocade forms the raised design, adding dimension, contrast, and a subtle sheen to the textile.

Mercerized cotton brocade forms the raised design, adding dimension, contrast, and a subtle sheen to
the textile.

Knowledge carried through generations
Knowledge carried
through generations

More than a mathematical pattern.

More than a mathematical pattern.

At Taller Cocijo, the Hernández family brings experience, calculation, and careful handwork to every textile, transforming individual threads into a precise design woven on the foot-treadle.

At Taller Cocijo, the Hernández family brings
experience, calculation, and careful handwork
to every textile, transforming individual threads
into a precise design woven on the foot-treadle.

Meet the makers

The story continues

The story
continues

The story continues


A symbol woven forward.


Through Lorena Morales Studio, the Alacrán textile moves into contemporary garments, transforming into something new without losing the knowledge, identity, and hands behind it.


A symbol woven forward.


Through Lorena Morales Studio, the Alacrán textile moves into contemporary garments, transforming into something new without losing the knowledge, identity, and hands behind it.


A symbol woven forward.


Through Lorena Morales Studio, the Alacrán textile moves into contemporary garments, transforming into something new without losing the knowledge, identity, and hands behind it.

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