Illustration of a man working on a wooden loom, weaving colorful textiles, with the words "Dwuiche Art" written below.
A wooden loom in a room under construction or renovation.
Person folding a stack of colorful, patterned small rugs on a wooden bench in a room with hardwood flooring and various objects in the background.
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Yarn and thread spools on a weaving loom.

Tradition Meets Community

from Santa Ana del Valle, Oaxaca, learned the art of wool weaving as a child. Using his traditional loom and ancient techniques, Don Gelacio shares his work and knowledge with the community, offering unique rugs, bags, and other woolen art pieces. He’s sharing the Oaxacan heritage with Santa Ana.

with Don Gelacio Mendez,

For Duugich Art, La Colmena provides a platform for preserving Oaxacan heritage through art, empowering local artisans like Don Gelacio to share their ancestral weaving techniques with the community. This fosters cultural exchange and supports traditional craftsmanship.

An artisan holding two combs for yarn inside his studio space
Stack of colorful, patterned woven textiles featuring geometric designs and fringes.
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An Artisan holding a colorful patterned hand crafted rug in front of their body, standing in a garden with trees in the background.
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Products

Each garment is handmade.

We can create any design made to order.

For inquires or to purchase any these wool products, please contact us: (562) 234 - 0620

Colorful woven bag with geometric patterns, hanging on a wooden structure in a workshop.

Bag #1 – $65

A woven textile with a geometric design in black, white, and gray, hanging on a wooden rack.

Gabán – $200

Wool Rug – $610

5ft by 33 inch

A colorful woven tapestry with geometric patterns hanging on a wooden frame. The tapestry features rows of stripes in red, black, blue, and beige, with large diamond-shaped motifs in orange, yellow, and black, and tassels at the top and bottom.
Colorful woven bag with geometric pattern, blue and red twisted handles, and a drawstring closure with pompom accents, hanging in a workshop setting.

Bag #2 – $65

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