Wheat Straw

[Mirenchu Fernandez]

Wheat Straw (Fibra de trigo o panicua)
The indigenous people of the Lake Pátzcuaro area began weaving representations of religious figures - Christs, Virgins, and saints - to adorn churches and altars. In celebrations such as Jueves Corpus, the artisans participate in the procession carrying their work. Wheat straw crafts - from hats to Christmas ornaments, baskets, tablecloths, and screens -- are made in Ichupio, San Jerónimo Purenchécuaro, Tarerio, San Adrés Tziróndaro and Tzintzuntzan.

[Dave Leroy]

Very pretty picture Mirenchu. It is really quite amazing what tremendously complex works of art indigenous people can make with grass, straw or reeds. Dave

[Gus Cobos]

Lady Mirenchu,
I like this very much, I like the contrasting violet background against the straw...this is a labor of love...and to think that they do this by hand...the composition is very good displaying the symmetrical pattern and balance in frame...nice story too...thanks for sharing...well done...:):cool:

[denise ippolito]

Beautiful pattern with a lovely backdrop of color!

[Alfred Forns]

The pattern is a work of art and I like how you presented it !!!

[Dave Mills]

The composition, detail and color are very well done...The image has alot of interest and appeal!!

[Kerry Perkins]

Very nice Mirenchu. Lovely presentation and composition. Your image really conveys the story and I can imagine the skilled hands at work. Thank you for sharing!