The Purépecha use common tule, or hardstem bulrush, from Lake Pátzcuaro (Michoacán) to weave all sorts of traditional objects such as panniers, baskets, mats, and hats. These items, which serve the needs of daily life, are also some of the crafts sought after by tourists. They are sold at major festivals that bring together the wares from the entire region, as here in the zócalo (central square) of Uruapán.
#Mexico (1981)
© Élisabeth Motte-Florac
