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Mexican Yarn Paintings ( Nearikas ) made by the Huichol People of Mexico

Mexican Yarn Paintings ( Nearikas ) made by the Huichol People of Mexico. Traditional Yarn paintings are called “ Nearikas ” and are made by the Huichol people of Mexico. They coat a tablet with bees wax or resin, leave it in the sun to warm, then

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Mexican Yarn Paintings ( Nearikas ) made by the Huichol People of Mexico

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  1. Mexican Yarn Paintings(Nearikas) made by the Huichol People of Mexico

  2. Traditional Yarn paintings are called “Nearikas” and are made by the Huichol people of Mexico. They coat a tablet with bees wax or resin, leave it in the sun to warm, then carefully apply yarn to the surface. When it cools, it sticks to the tablet.

  3. Your text here The story of Yarn Paintings… The Huichol people lived in a remote part of Central Mexico in the mountains. They are very religious and artistic people. Traditionally, the Huichol people created yarn paintings to preserve their religious stories and symbols, and were made as religious offerings…. But then other people discovered these beautiful yarn paintings, they were asked to put them on display at exhibitions and museums. Then, the Huichol people were getting requests to make them to sell to the general public….and now are very popular worldwide. Other artists now imitate their style of yarn paintings.

  4. Yarn Paintings can depict many different Subjects…

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