Rio Grande weaving is an important part of the Hispano culture in the Rio Grande Valley since their settlement in the Rio Grande Valley in the early 1600s. Since they settled here in the area in the early 1600s, five basic styles developed because of economics, trade, and cultural exchange. Come find out about the rich weaving history of the local Hispano people as it developed from settlement to today. This talk is presented by Emily Trujillo.
Emily Trujillo is an award-winning eighth-generation Rio Grande/Chimayo weaver from Chimayo, New Mexico, who specializes in the techniques and logic of Chimayo weaving. Her parents and mentors are internationally recognized weavers Irvin and Lisa Trujillo, who started teaching her when she was only five. While her technique and design training are very traditional, she blends her love for music, media, and her own modern experiences into her one-of-a-kind contemporary pieces, rooted in the traditional styles. She currently teaches six Chimayo weaving programs, lectures on history, and creates programs for preservation, all in and out of New Mexico. All of her work is an effort to preserve her family’s dying 400-year-old family weaving tradition while also following her own path.
These talks are FREE and open to members and volunteers. General admission $10 – cash or check. Please RSVP to Laura Griego at [email protected]. Thank you!
