Huazolo Aphrodites
Silver 2025

Huazolo Aphrodites

by Cynthia Gómez Ramírez for Ensamble Artesano and Niu Matat Napawika

This project consisted of working together between the indigenous embroidery master craftsmen of Oaxaca Mexico and the designers, creating designs that integrated identity, symbology, and techniques of indigenous communities with the designers vision in a contemporary fashion product. By merging ancestral methods such as zero waste with modern aesthetics, the project highlights the cultural significance of the artisans’ work while providing economic opportunities and showcasing the beauty of their craft in the contemporary design landscape

Questions & Answers

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1

What are the dimensions of the poncho in Huazolo Aphrodites Embroidered Clothing?

Answer

Huazolo Aphrodites Embroidered Clothing has a poncho that measures 90 cm x 120 cm.

2

What are the dimensions of the blouse in Huazolo Aphrodites Embroidered Clothing?

Answer

Huazolo Aphrodites Embroidered Clothing has a blouse that measures 60 cm x 60 cm.

3

What are the dimensions of the dress in Huazolo Aphrodites Embroidered Clothing?

Answer

Huazolo Aphrodites Embroidered Clothing has a dress that measures 90 cm x 80 cm.

4

Which indigenous community collaborated on Huazolo Aphrodites Embroidered Clothing?

Answer

Huazolo Aphrodites Embroidered Clothing collaborated with the community of Santa María Huazolotitlán in Oaxaca, Mexico.

5

Which sustainable production technique ensures zero waste in Huazolo Aphrodites Embroidered Clothing?

Answer

Huazolo Aphrodites Embroidered Clothing manages zero waste by using squares and rectangles for each pattern based on the traditional indigenous huipil technique.

6

During what period was the Huazolo Aphrodites Embroidered Clothing project carried out?

Answer

Huazolo Aphrodites Embroidered Clothing was carried out from March 2023 to February 2024.

7

What award did Huazolo Aphrodites Embroidered Clothing win in 2025?

Answer

Huazolo Aphrodites Embroidered Clothing was awarded Silver in the A' Fashion, Apparel and Garment Design Award in 2025.

8

What form and function label classifies Huazolo Aphrodites Embroidered Clothing?

Answer

Huazolo Aphrodites Embroidered Clothing is labeled as Embroidered Clothing.

9

What details can the designer provide about the zero waste pattern assembly methods used in Huazolo Aphrodites Embroidered Clothing?

Answer

Huazolo Aphrodites Embroidered Clothing assembles patterns using squares and rectangles based on the traditional indigenous huipil technique to achieve zero waste.

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