Front:
A CHIMAY O WEAVER AT HIS LOOM
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Photo by Frasher, Pomona, Calif.
Back:
Chimayo was formerly an Indian Pueblo
named Tsi-mayo "obsidian arrowhead". The
Spaniards settled there and introduced the
Spanish hand loom now used in this weaving
which is being done all over northern New
Mexico. While considerable weaving is still
done in Chimayo most of the best quality is
now woven in Santa Fe, about 30 miles from
Chimayo, and which has always been the great
distributing center for Chimayo blanketry.
Purses, coats, garments, scarfs and neckwear
are also made from Chimayo weaving.
Published by Southwest Arts & Crafts,
Santa Fe, New Mexico
